Posts Tagged ‘Net Zero Energy’

GIH Selected to Win Build It Green Award!
by Robert Fortunato on November 25th, 2012 No Comments »

We just found out that the Green Idea House was selected to receive the GreenPoint Rated Award for Custom Builder of the year from Build It Green at their annual celebration and fundraiser on December 6th.  Build It Green is a Bay Area nonprofit that works with building and real estate professionals, local and
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GIH: First Net Zero Energy, Zero Combustion House in SoCal
by Robert Fortunato on November 1st, 2012 No Comments »

The Green Idea House is one family’s project to affordably retrofit their house into a net zero energy, zero carbon case study. The building has surpassed all our net zero energy, zero carbon goals, is a joy to be in and won the 2012 Green Leadership Award for Los Angeles County,
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First Impressions – Mitsubishi i-MiEV All Electric Vehicle
by Robert Fortunato on October 27th, 2012 7 Comments »

Representatives from Mitsubishi found out that Green Idea House is making a lot more energy than we are using.  As a result, they very generously gave us a long term loaner of their new i-MiEV electric vehicle to start to make our carbon neutral lifestyle a reality.
Mitsubishi has a long
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The Green Idea House Wins SEED Award!
by Robert Fortunato on October 25th, 2012 2 Comments »

While Robert was working in Denmark, Monica and Carter accepted the South Bay Business Environmental Coalition’s SEED Award for Environmental Leadership.  We are honored that the business community would recognize a family project in this way and are touched that so many of the people who supported the Green Idea
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On CNBC and Speaking at the Emerging Technology Summit Today!
by Robert Fortunato on October 16th, 2012 1 Comment »

Robert was interviewed by CNBC for a green energy/solar story with Jane Wells that is scheduled to be on throughout the day – with airings at 8:45am Pacific Time, again in possibly Power Lunch (10am PT hour), Closing Bell (12 or 1pm PT hours), Kudlow Report (4pm PT hour), and
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Does anyone know how to Fact Check this?
by Robert Fortunato on October 11th, 2012 No Comments »

A reporter recently asked us if this was the first net zero energy, zero carbon building (or home) in Southern California.  Does anyone know how to find the answer?  CNBC is coming to the house to film tomorrow and it would be a nice thing to know.  Thanks!

How Denmark continues to be the Inspiration for the Perspiration of the Green Idea House
by Robert Fortunato on September 23rd, 2012 1 Comment »

Just getting back from Denmarkand four full days of lectures at the international innovation and entrepreneurship school KaosPilot.  Long days – but very rewarding to see the light bulbs go on in the students’ eyes.  It is also rewarding to know they will be using the leadership and strategy work
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$143.91 Net Energy Credit on Latest Edison Bill Proves What We Built Work$. Check it out!
by Robert Fortunato on September 7th, 2012 2 Comments »

With the adoption of the feed in tariff we will be getting a check at the end of the year for the amount of energy we generate beyond what we use. Edisoncurrently owe us $506.72 for the cumulative generation.
Do it because it makes sense (dollars and cents) – and all the
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Green Idea House Presentation at Northrop Grumman HQ in El Segundo Today!
by Robert Fortunato on August 13th, 2012 No Comments »

As part of their GreenNG initiative, Nothrop Grumman invited Robert for their quarterly guest speaker series.  Very high security only added to the drama…  The hour long presentation was recorded and will be available on the NG intranet for their 40,000+ employees!

$160 Net Energy Credit on Latest Edison Bill Proves What We Built Work$. Check it out!
by Robert Fortunato on August 11th, 2012 No Comments »

With the adoption of the feed in tariff we will be getting a check at the end of the year for the amount of energy we generate beyond what we use.  It is easy to do and it makes sense (dollars and cents)…