What does it mean to GO GREEN when purchasing a home. In this presentation, I go through the three areas where you can save significant money$$ and SAVE THE EARTH! Call me to list your home today "The Spangler Team" 703-216-1491 Direct Cheryl@cherylspangler.com www.cherylspangler.com

1. HOME OWNERS
GO GREEN
CONSERVE

2. WATER
Average Family uses 300Gal water PER DAY
70% inside 30% outside (14% leaks)

3. WATER CURRENT USAGE
• Toilets 27%
• Washing Machines 22%
• Showers 17%
• Faucets 16%
• Leaks 14%
• Other Uses

4. NOTE: What is WATER SENSE?
Program “US Environmental Protection Agency”
GOAL: Protect the Nations Water Supply
LOOK FOR THE LABEL
(20% more efficient)
• http://www.epa.gov/watersense/product_search.html

5. 20 CHEAP FIXES – CONSERVE WATER

6. AIR QUALITY
Indoor Pollution Sources

7. AIR QUALITY
What is INDOOR POLUTION (video)? (Indoor Polution)

8. AIR QUALITY
Improve Air Quality of Your Home (video): (Ventalation)

9. Health Effects of Pollution

10. CARBON DIOXIDE
• Install Carbon alarm
• Below 5ppm
• Vent heaters to the outside
• Inspect furnaces yearly
• Fireplace flues stay open
• Woodstoves tightly sealed

11. REDUCE LEAD
Check for Lead Based Paint

12. REDUCE RADON
(The nuclear decay of Uranium and Thorium)
Colorless, Odorless, Tastless GAS
EPA recommends 1.3 pCi/L or less (2-4+ - GET IT VENTED)

13. REDUCE FORMALDEHYDE
Colorless GAS with strong, sharp ODOR
Pressed wood product, paneling, plywood, particle board, fiberboard
Below 1ppm = acceptable

14. BIOLOGICAL POLLUTANTS
Come From LIVING THINGS
•Mildew
•Mold
•Pet Dander
•Pest Droppings
•Pollen
•Dust Mites

15. PESTICIDES & DISENFECTANTS
“-CIDE” ….Means to KILL
•Use Biological Pesticides
•Store outside the home
•Use non-toxic cleaners

16. VOLITILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Evaporating Substances
SOLVENTS such as:
Paints - Lacquers - Adhesives
Markers - Copy Machines
Fuels - Paint thinners
Building Materials

17. ENERGY
Average Family uses 300Gal water PER DAY
70% inside 30% outside (14% leaks)

18. ENERGY USES
Assess Your Homes Energy NOW!
HOME ENERGY YARDSTICK
View HOME ENERGY ADVISOR to
find recommendations on WHERE
to conserve Energy in your home.

19. ELECTRICITY SOURCE
COAL & NATURAL GAS
40% of Power in US - Electricity
•37% Burning coal
•30% Burning Gas
•19% Nuclear Power
•7% Hydropower
Consider: WIND, SOLAR, GEOTHERMAL, BIOMASS

20. ELECTRICITY SOURCE
NUCLEAR & HYDROPOWER
**Generates Power through Nuclear Reaction vs
Combustion of Fuel**
•37% Burning coal
•30% Burning Gas
•19% Nuclear Power
•7% Hydropower
Consider: WIND, SOLAR, GEOTHERMAL, BIOMASS

21. ELECTRICITY SOURCE
WIND, SOLAR, GEOTHERMAL
**Generates Power through Nuclear Reaction vs
Combustion of Fuel**
•3% WIND
•-1% SOLAR POWER
Geothermal – Heat from underground
Biomass – Heat from burning waste

22. SAVE ENERGY – LIGHT BULBS
•Incandescent Bulbs –Lose 90% energy as heat
and offer 1200 hours of light
•Compact Fluorescent Bulbs - Save 75% and
offers 10,000 hours of light
•Light Emitting Diodes – offers 50,000 hours
of light

23. SAVE ENERGY – Water Heaters
Storage type: 10-15years
Tankless (on demand): 20 years
Heat Pump: 20 years
Solar: 20 years + 50% more efficient
Tankless Coil: (on demand)

24. QUICK ENERGY CONSERVATION

25. CONSERVE
NOW!
Cheryl Spangler
703-216-1491
EXIT Realty Associates
8998C Lorton Station Blvd Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 339-7509 Office (888) 316-5390 Fax