Home Schooled on Home Energy Audits!

On May 31st Green Domain spent time with students and parents of the Free Union Homeschoolers Charter School to teach them the ins and outs of going Green!

The Children have been studying the Journey of Energy in their curriculum along with activities from the Kilowatt Ours Project to aid in learning of energy conservation.

Organized by Lorna Wooldridge from the Free Union Homeschoolers, Green Domain®’s LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Green Building Analyst, John Romansky met with the students at a residence in Great Meadows, New Jersey. Romansky demonstrated and discussed the popular topic of sustainability with the children by performing Green Domain®’s GreenAlysis® Home Energy Audit process for a hands-on interactive learning experience. He also taught the children obtainable green initiative practices to tackle within the home for a real world application of conserving energy (such as unplugging unused electrical devices to save power and money).

“They are all well on their way to a sustainable lifestyle and with all of the contagious enthusiasm, will impart the message to others.” said Romansky after completing the auditing process with the children.

Green Domain® was happy to be apart of the children’s educational curriculum and bring green industry knowledge and practices to the Free Union Homeschoolers charter. With the help of others involved with the Free Union Homeschoolers, the students compiled a video of their studies. To see what they learned visit http://www.freeunionschoolhouse.com/energy_story/ . For more information on home energy audits, rebates, and sustainable practices, visit GreenDomain®USA.com. Go green!

Green Domain® LLC is driven by a clear vision of a world in which future generations enjoy a green breath; the company offers cutting-edge expertise, comprehensive auditing services and the construction resources to make its recommendations a reality for its customers.

Holiday Weekend Fun & GREEN!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Friends! Here are some easy tips to be as efficient as possible this Holiday Weekend:
1. If your A/C is running, don't leave windows & doors open too long!
2. if It's sunny out, use natural light and shut those interior lights off!
3. BBQ using a gas grill if possible
4. Recycle and reuse paper plates and cups, ...and use real vs. paper items if you can
5. Use Solar lights for your outdoor lighting solutions
6. Have fun, be safe and BE GREEN!

Benefits of Infrared thermography Cameras During Home Energy Audits

Green Domain offers Infrared Imaging Services! Infrared thermography cameras are very useful during energy audits as they can detect missing insulation, roofing, moisture/mold issues, building envelopes, and other weatherization issues.

According to the US department of energy the average family in the Northeast spends about $2,379 dollars a year on utility bills and large portion of that literally goes out the window! Infrared imaging and a pressurization blower door test is the fastest most effective way to detect these leaks.

Energy Assessments are a Year-Round Investment!

Many homeowners are under the impression that Energy Assessments should only be scheduled during the colder months, but contrary to that, Energy Assessments are a year round investment! You can save energy by relying less on your HVAC system all year by air sealing and weather-stripping your home.

Air Sealing is great for Summer’s hot weather. It prevents hot air from penetrating through your attic or basement so your home will feel more comfortable, and your thermostat can be set to a conservative 72 degrees!

Save $$$ & kWh with Recessed LED Light Fixtures

Energy-efficient recessed light fixtures are long-lasting and also use less energy than standard products. Certified recessed light fixtures use 75% less energy than standard light fixtures. They are available for indoor and outdoor use, and some are equipped with dimmer switches.

But remember, for maximum efficiency, use LED lights in your recessed light fixtures and make sure they are properly installed. Ceiling recessed lights may increase air leakage from attic spaces, which leads to increased heating and cooling costs.

Green Domain Presenter at Energy Workshop in Hillsborough

On Saturday February 19th, Green Domain presented at a workshop hosted by the Hillsborough Public Library in partnership with BoroGreen, Montgomery Green and Sustainable Hillsborough & Sustainable Montgomery. Over 40 people attended making this the first of many monthly workshops to come! Contact Green Domain at 908-534-6464 or

info@GreenDomainUSA.com for further details and dates.

Obama January 2011 State of The Union – Energy and Green Jobs Promises!

The Obama administration has been promising “$150 billion in the next 10 years” in government spending for clean energy ever since the president was a candidate running for office back in 2008. Luckily this is still a main focus for President Obama. The President expressed his intent to support programs that will help our nation pursue cleaner sources of energy and thus leading to thousands of new jobs, just a few weeks ago in his State of The Union speech.
Experts believe this President is one of the most progressive and aggressive in terms of pushing out a clean energy agenda. His goal is to devote $15 billion dollars in clean energy investment each year, stating that this is both an environmental and economical investment.
He again reaffirmed the “weaning America off its foreign oil dependence and shifting to renewable sources” reminding us of the recent BP Oil Spill, and he spoke about GE’s efforts "investing in innovation, building a clean energy center, an advanced battery manufacturing plant, and other state-of-the-art facilities in Schenectady that are resulting in hundreds of new American jobs and contributing to America's global economic leadership" in part due to the recent appointment of General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt - Head of the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.
No matter how you look at it, this is a “win-win” for Americans, since President Obama’s continuous focus, devotion and work towards clean energy will help both the employment and environmental problems we are currently facing.

Eco Friendly Christmas tree Decorations

This Holiday Season don’t rush out to buy new plastic, glass or metal decorations for your tree.

Instead look around your house and recycle the following items that are sure to make your tree unique with a personal touch! You’ll be good to your wallet and the environment too.


Ten Green Ideas to Decorating with
1. Old costume jewelry (chandelier earrings, sparkly bracelets, necklaces & pearls)
2. Picture frames
3. Old CD’s
4. Fruit such as tangerines, grapes & cranberries
5. Food such as popcorn, cookies, colored pasta & candy
6. Flowers such as roses, poinsettias, baby’s breath, vines and pine cones

7. Old Toys such as stuffed animals, cars, figurines and dolls
8. Christmas cards!
9. Sea shells or pasta used with a little glue to create beautiful ornaments
10. Key chains, skeleton keys, broaches and buttons

Happy Holidays from your friends at 

Green Domain!

Think Green, Be Green and Save Green!

Green Domain Energy Saving Tip of the Week:

This Holiday Season try LED holiday bulbs!!!  

Now available in green, orange, gold, red, white and blue. They're shatterproof, shock resistant, safe to touch and won't burn your children's hands! They also present no fire hazard, save up to 80-90 percent of your energy costs, and are long lasting.  Happy Holidays from your friendly neighborhood energy specialists at Green Domain!

Celebrate a “Green” Halloween by joining us at our upcoming fun packed event!

Upcoming Events!

    4^th Annual Green Community Festival

Liberty Park Peapack Gladstone

Saturday October 30^th (Rain Date Sunday October 31^st)

11:00AM – 4:00PM

Building on the last three years of a hugely successful event, this year’s festival promises to be even better with an exciting list of exhibitors, all aiming to present green alternatives for everyday living and to help us understand the CHOICES we make as citizens of the planet.  Read more here!

Energy Savings Tip of the Week: Air Sealing Saves you $$

Green Domain ENERGY SAVING TIP OF THE WEEK: Did you know that 80% of your home's heat is lost through your attic? Are you too hot in the Summer, too cold in the Winter? You can make your home more comfortable by Air Sealing and adding insulation and you can save up to 30% on your utility bills! Act fast and put an end to this by calling Green Domain today!

GREEN DOMAIN ENERGY SAVING TIP OF THE WEEK:

Denim to the rescue!

Save Energy and feel more comfortable by adding insulation in perimeter walls and ceilings. There are eco-friendly options like recycled denim or cellulose and fiberglass batting w/no added formaldehyde. Call Green Domain to schedule an Energy Audit and to discuss insulation options for your home.

GREEN DOMAIN ENERGY SAVING TIP OF THE WEEK!

Save ENERGY While Cooking!

Use microwave ovens, small electric pans, or toaster ovens for small meals rather than your large stove or oven. A toaster oven, for example, uses a third to half as much energy as a full-sized oven. Call Green Domain to test your combustion appliances during your Home Energy Assessment!

GREEN DOMAIN UPCOMING EVENTS!!!!!!!!!!!

1.       
       

2.    Friday - Sunday - October 1-3 
      Garden State Green Fest

Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, NJ

10:00AM to 5:00PM

3.    Saturday- October 2nd

National Solar Tour Open House

10 am - 4 pm

Gallagher Solar Thermal @ Greenway Technology of Warwick

585 State Route 94 N.

Warwick, NY 10990

4.    Saturday October 9th

4th Annual Maplewood Green Day

Maplewood Memorial Park - Valley Street across from town hall

11:00AM – 4:00PM

5.    Tuesday October 28th
     GREEN BY DESIGN SEMI-ANNUAL NJ REGIONAL CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP 
     8:00AM-3:30PM
     The Hilton Garden Inn
     375 Mount Hope Avenue
     Rockaway, NJ 07866

       Saturday October 30^th (Rain Date Sunday October 31^st)

4^th Annual Green Community Festival

Liberty Park Peapack Gladstone

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Energy Saving Tip of the Week: Reduce your Carbon Footprint!

ENERGY SAVING TIP(s) OF THE WEEK: Reduce your carbon footprint! Here are 5 easy things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint: 1)Turn lights off when you leave a room; 2)Put computers, monitors, DVD players, & other electronics into sleep mode when you're not using them; 3)Wash only full loads in your washing machine & dishwasher; 4)Switch to low-flow showerheads & toilets; 5)Replace your lightbulbs w/compact fluorescent light bulbs-CFL's.

Green Domain loves NY!

Green Domain just became a certified contractor and partner of NYSERDA (www.nyserda.org) offering New York homeowners comprehensive Home Performance Assessments and assisting our customers with cash rebates/incentives offered by the State and the Federal Government.  Green Domain will cover Rockland, Orange, West Chester and Putnum Counties, hoping to make a “green” difference in the wonderful state of New York.  What state will we conquer next?

Join us Sunday at the Green Fair at the Red Mill Museum in Clinton, NJ!

Come join Green Domain on Saturday 9/18/10 
from 10AM -4PM (Rain date Sunday the 19^th) 

the Red Mill Museum Village (56 Main St) is hosting a Green Fair for the Hunterdon Community in beautiful Clinton, NJ.  

Go Green at the Red Mill 1^st Annual Green Fair! 

Learn everything there is to know about living greener. We have 30 plus green vendors with information and products relating to green building design, green energy, recycling, preservation, organic farming and holistic living. We also have a great schedule of programs--with Lecturers, book signings, children's activities, turn your trash to treasure workshops, and much much more. In the background throughout the day we will have live music by the Swamp Grass Jug Band (using all recycled objects for instruments), Free admission to the public!!!!

Think Green Act Green Festival

Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs (MCOHA) hosted its first annual Think Green Act Green Festival on August 21st at JFK Commons Park, in Dover NJ. The event was organized to educate the community on ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in order to decrease carbon footprint. Local families, both adults and children, enjoyed a day outdoors where they were provided information on sustainable living. Green Domain supported MCOHA by participating in the event as an exhibitor and conducting a raffle where one lucky family won a free home energy assessment. Green Domain also provided information to the attendees on ways of maintaining energy-efficient homes.

Energy Saving Tip of the Week: You Can Save Energy While Doing Laundry!

Did you know that about 90% of energy used for washing clothes in a conventional top-load washer is for heating the water? Simply by switching the temperature setting of your washer from hot to warm, you can reduce your energy consumption by half. Using warm or cold water is also gentler on your clothes. By washing full loads or using the appropriate water level setting when you have to do a partial load helps save water. Always purchase ENERGY STAR washer and dryers. NJ’s Clean Energy Program offers $50 rebate towards the purchase of select ENERGY STAR clothes washers.

Check out more government sponsored energy saving rebates! >> Click Here!

Energy Saving Tip of the Week: Change Your A/C Filter Regularly!

Replacing old air-conditioning filters is an expense that pays for itself in cooling dollars. A dirty air-conditioning filter restricts air flow and lowers the efficiency of your cooling unit as much as 15% causing it to work harder and use more energy. Especially during hot summer months A/C filters should be replaced at least once every three months and as often as once a month in dusty environments. Clean filters will prevent dust and dirt build-up in the system which may lead to system failure and high maintenance costs.

Another advantage of clean air filters is to reduce the amount of allergens in the air that we breathe thus improving air quality in our home. If your room air-conditioner has a washable filter that looks like sponge rubber wash it with a mixture of mild detergent and water, rinse well, and air-dry it completely before re-installing it.

Energy Saving Tip of the Week: Lower Your Energy Costs With Proper Landscaping!

Did you know that you can reduce your monthly energy costs by up to 25% through careful landscape planning? Properly planted trees, plants, and shrubs can protect your house from afternoon sun in summer and act as a windbreaker during cold winter months. Research has shown that summer daytime temperatures can be 3-6 degrees lower in tree-shaded neighborhoods compared to areas with no trees. Planting dense trees on the west and northwest sides of a house will block summer setting sun. Similarly planting evergreens on the north side will slow down cold winter winds while funneling summer cool breezes into the house. Additionally vines climbing on walls form a foliage cover that insulates the home from summer sun and cold winter winds.

*Landscape Picture above Designed and installed by Garden Associates Landscape Architecture Inc., Licensed Landscape Architects.