Trees Help Save Energy...

Check out this video to learn How to Use Trees to Save Energy:

Trees Save Energy Video Link


We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, be Green, increase your home's value, and be more comfortable. Premier Inspection Services LLC Hood River Home Inspection The Dalles Home Inspection

R-Value...

I had someone ask me the other day, "What is R-value and how does the rating number work??"

R-Value is the thermal resistance to prevent heat transfer. The reason we have insulation in the walls and ceilings of our homes is to prevent "heat transfer". So in the winter time, we want to keep our homes warm and in the summer time we want to keep our homes cool.

The higher the number the less heat transfer, or the better to a point. So a R-38 of attic insulation is better than a R-19. The next time you see some insulation, look on it and you will see that it's rated with a "R-Value"



We are the Columbia River Gorge's Premier Inspection Company. If there is anything we can ever do to help you when buying or selling a home then check us out on the web @ www.thepremierinspector.com or give us a call Hood River, OR (541) 386-3968 or in The Dalles (541) 296-0102. We also perform Infrared Thermal Imaging and Home Energy Audits. Save Money, live more Green, have a more comfortable home, and add to your home's value.

Recharge America: Home Energy Tune Up

Here is a video with several items you can complete around your home, all these will help reduce the amount of energy you use. This is part of the Recharge America Program. For more information go to rechargeamerica.com

FREE Energy Savers Booklet

I found a great FREE booklet from the US Dept of Energy. This booklet has some really good information. Saving energy in our homes is really becoming a hot topic. We have been busy using our thermal imaging camera helping several home owners identify areas in their home that can be sealed and insulated. If your interested in an Energy Audit or Thermal Scan please call me on my cell phone (541) 993-2410.

Here is the link for Energy Savers Web Site:
http://www.energysavers.gov/


Here is the link for Energy Savers FREE Booklet:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/pdfs/energy_savers.pdf


Here is a link for FREE "No Cost and Low Cost Tips to Save Energy This Winter"
http://www.energysavers.gov/tips.html

Free is always a good price!!

Green Classes Comming Up

Columbia Gorge Community College is offering some classes that may be of interest. These are at the new Hood River Campus. I encourage you to attend these classes to learn more about the options we have to conserve energy.

• 2/2 Residential Sustainable Development, Introduction
• 2/9 Passive Solar Home Design Principles
• 2/16 Alternative Building Methods
• 2/23 Intro to Renewable Energy: Photovoltaic, Wind & Micro Hydro
• 3/2 Solar Hot Water, Introduction
• 3/9 Rainwater Catchment & Greywater Systems
• 3/16 Solar Energy Discussion
• 3/23 Commercial Scale Renewable Energy

Here is the link for the Columbia Gorge Community College class schedule for Winter 2009.



See you there!!!

Oregon's FREE E-Cycle Program

Have you heard about Oregon's New FREE E-Cycle Program...

As of January 1, 2009 the State of Oregon has started a program to recycle unwanted computers, monitors, and TV's. This does not include speakers, keyboards, printers, scanners, or other electrical devices.

The local drop off sites are at The Dalles Disposal and Hood River Disposal.

This sounds to be a great program!!!

Here is the official link to the program for more information:
http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/ecycle/index.htm