Liz's Havasu Lifestyle Blog: Green Up Your Lake Havasu City Home

For new and existing homeowners alike, the term "Green Up your Lake Havasu City home" can hold some real benefits.  Green upgrades on homes actually offer twice the benefits.  "Going green" contributes to a healthier environment, both now and in the future.  And, they can save you a lot of money when it comes to energy costs.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona officials have been encouraging every real estate owner to be more environmentally friendly by doing their part with "green" additions.

So, how much impact does one green home have on the environment?  Energy Star reports that qualified homes built in 2009 are equal to:

* Saving 312,399,672 lbs of coal

* Eliminating emissions of 51,645 vehicles

* Saving the environment 612,678,574 pounds of CO2

* Planting 85,372 acres of trees

Homebuilders in Lake Havasu City are already building "green homes" and schools and businesses are "greening up."

Here are some simple ways you can "go green":

Energy Star Appliances

Replacing any of your appliances with the Energy Star label is a great and easy way to make your home more environmentally friendly.  You can visit energystar.gov to see what your options are before you go out shopping.

Renewable Flooring

If you're considering upgrading your flooring to wood floors, you should consider bamboo flooring.  Bamboo flooring is a perfect "green" option, as it grows and renews itself quickly.

Toxin-free Paint

When it's time to paint, you want to use "zero-voc," "low-voc," and "natural" paints as a "green" option. 

Low Flow Toilets

A great way to keep your water costs down and help the environment is by using the low flow toilets.  They use 1.6 gallons per flush versus the traditional 3.5 gallons.  That's a lot of water saved per toilet flushing.

Passive Solar

When your home is designed just right, you can take advantage of the sun's position throughout the year through your home's windows, roof, flooring, etc.

We are all moving toward a more harmonious relationship with the planet.  I hope this helps you seek your own ways to "Go Green" with your Lake Havasu City real estate.  There are even tax benefits for "going green."

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