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San Ramon California is Going Green!

The First Annual San Ramon Eco-Festival is August 29-30, 2009 and it is free!

  The first annual San Ramon Eco-Festival is a free two-day event aiming to provide good green fun for everyone.

Attendees will learn how to live a simple and cost-effective green lifestyle and become more environmentally-conscious in a fun and inspiring atmosphere.

The Eco-Festival will be held at the San Ramon City Center located at 6200 Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, California on August 29-30, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.

The Eco-Festival will provide no shortage of entertainment as the main stage and several themed 'zones' offer opportunities to experience various aspects of green living.

Attendees can listen to lively chatter from several HGTV stars, including Emmy-award-nominated actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. and his wife Rachelle Carson-Begley of "Living with Ed."

Susie Coelho  Robert CraymerNicoleFacciuto

        Outer Spaces                           Eco-Green Rooms                             Red Hot Green

The event will also feature live music, green industry experts, Kid Zone, food court, fashion show, VendorVillage, Auto Zone, and Career Zone, all educating attendees on eco-friendly living. On center stage my favorite local band LUCE will be playing.



Admission to the San Ramon Eco-Festival is free and anyone interested in becoming involved is encouraged to contact sponsorship@eco-festiv... or exhibits@eco-festivals....

For more information please visit www.eco-festivals.org.

 

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services in Danville serving the San Ramon Vallley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, home owners and many prospective homeowners best interst in mind with every home staging.

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14 comments • Cathy Lee ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA • August 09 2009 05:47PM

Cool Product Competition Winners and much more ....

The 8th Annual Cool products Competition at Pacific Coast Builder's Conference took on a new format this year. The focus was on products with the greatest promise for a healthier home and better communities.

This years judges were a panel of expert industry professionals.

Category 1: Conserves Natural Resourses

Winner: EcoStar     Product: Majestic Slate 10" Traditional Roof Tiles

Cool qualities: Made from 80% recycled materials

Made from minimal use of lime stone filters

Can be combined with 12" tiles for authentic slate appearance

 

Category 2: New Cool Invention

Winner: Panasonic    Product: WhisperGreen Bath Fan

Cool qualities: Only ventilation fan in the industry to exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines

Compliant with required ventilation codes and green building programs

Smart action Motion Senser eliminates odor and pollutants

Built-in speed control

 

Category 3: Contributes to a healthier living environment

Winner: Icynene Inc.    Product: Icynene LD-R-50 Insulation

Castor oil is 100% naturally filtered with no chemical additives. The castor oil production process has low energy dependence. Castor crops do not require pesticides.  Castor beans are the first building material to receive the ICC-ES SAVE designation for sustainability.

 

Category 4: Saves Energy

Winner: Custom Built Metals   Product: FusionSolar

 

Cool qualities: FusionSolar delivers a simpler and more affordable solar power system. The system comes fully assembled and blends in without penetration in the roof. Delivering up to 7 LEED points in the on-site renewable energy category.

 

The exhibits and products were fascinating and exhillarating.

Catching up with friends and favorite Green exhibitors is always inspiring!!      

Martin Yan demonstrated his wok style cooking on the newest GE Monogram.  It was so yummy and quite a surprise treat for us!!!

 

Cheers to the new age of invention!  Cathy Lee

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging serving Danville, San Ramon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many potential home buyers best interest in mind with every home staging.

 

 

 

 

5 comments • Cathy Lee ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA • June 19 2009 07:42PM

Has The Economy Crushed The Green Movement?

NO WAY! There is a Green Revolution Going on in our Nation!!

Today in Honor of Earth Day, I received the following letter from the President of United States Green Building Council:


    As of April 2009, USGBC is proud to count 20,000 organizations among its national membership,  and more than 100,000 LEED Accredited Professionals around the globe.  Since January 1, 2009, we have broken records every month in new memberships and new LEED AP candidates – exceeding our best projections and demonstrating that green building, and the green movement, are here to stay.

The fact that the green building movement has continued to grow despite the economic crisis isn’t lost on us. "Going green” may not make a lot of headlines these days, but the fact remains that sustainability as a fundamental goal of any enterprise – large or small – is a smart strategy that saves money, water, and energy and creates jobs.

Last year at Greenbuild, we challenged ourselves to focus our efforts where it really matters – our existing homes, schools and offices. The new construction marketplace may have slowed to a halt, but between existing residences and commercial buildings, there are more than 120 million energy hogs out there that need to be retrofitted for high performance. It could save more than $160 billion in energy costs, and it could put our industry and a lot of other people back to work.

The federal government, many of our cities and icons like the Empire State Building have already pledged their commitment to green building operations and maintenance and have put money on the table. The emergence of this new market for green building is not only good news in troubled times, it’s an opportunity to bring the scale of change to the built environment that we must to preserve our climate and fulfill our vision of sustainability.

Today’s green building movement is as vital as it’s ever been, but it isn’t just about big sexy new architecture anymore. It’s about that 1950s ranch that needs new insulation. And that school where the teachers open the windows to control the heat. And the 99 out of 100 buildings that we still haven’t touched.

So in closing, I’d like to challenge each and every member of USGBC to identify an existing building within your own portfolio to green. Start with the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance checklist, identify the low-cost/no-cost improvements, and get on the path to greater gains. Adobe Systems Inc. is saving $1.2 million annually and getting a 121% ROI on their commitment to green operations and maintenance. How much can you put back in your bottom line?

Happy Earth Day,


S. Rick Fedrizzi
President, CEO & Founding Chair
USGBC

    

 

 

Happy Earth Day All!  Cathy Lee  

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon and San Francisco Bay Area.  We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interests in mind with every staging.   

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11 comments • Cathy Lee ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA • April 21 2009 11:16PM

Earth Day, April 22, The Green Revolution

                                    

Earth Day is just around the corner!  Don't miss an opportunity to make a difference in your community.

In my area, here are just a few of the many opportunities available:

 

 

My favorite Design Store, Eco Home Improvement, in Berkeley, CA  is offering savings on Eco products during Earth Week!!   What a GREEN way to get involved and make a difference!!

 

What are you doing Earth Day Week?  Let's share and then post about it Earth Day Week. 

Go Green Power!! Cathy Lee

 

Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging in Danville serving the East Bay and San Francisco Bay Area.

 

 

10 comments • Cathy Lee ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA • April 15 2009 08:07PM