http://www.addisongreen.info Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.addisongreen.info/2012/01/13/new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-ready-to-illuminate-a-more-efficient-future/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2012/01/13/new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-ready-to-illuminate-a-more-efficient-future/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:39:42 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=3578 With the stricter light bulb standards beginning their phase-in this month, consumers will find many illuminating ways to cut their electricity use. The new, energy-saving bulbs are the result of a 2007 mandate passed by Congress and signed by George W. Bush that light bulbs be made 25 percent more efficient. That has resulted in a renaissance of new bulbs that meet and exceed this threshold, a technology change that was already underway in 2007 and welcomed by the lighting industry and energy conservationists. ]]> With the stricter light bulb standards beginning their phase-in this month, consumers will find many illuminating ways to cut their electricity use. The new, energy-saving bulbs are the result of a 2007 mandate passed by Congress and signed by George W. Bush that light bulbs be made 25 percent more efficient. That has resulted in a renaissance of new bulbs that meet and exceed this threshold, a technology change that was already underway in 2007 and welcomed by the lighting industry and energy conservationists. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2012/01/13/new-energy-saving-light-bulbs-ready-to-illuminate-a-more-efficient-future/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/08/09/no-increased-water-restrictions-yet-but-you-can-help-by-conserving/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/08/09/no-increased-water-restrictions-yet-but-you-can-help-by-conserving/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:48:50 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=3295 While some municipalities in the North Texas Region have gone to more severe outdoor watering restrictions in the wake of the ongoing drought, Addison has not. The Town is served by Dallas Water Utilities and takes its cue from that organization. Still, residents can be smart about water usage in these parched times, and DWU offers these guidelines for outdoor watering:]]> While some municipalities in the North Texas Region have gone to more severe outdoor watering restrictions in the wake of the ongoing drought, Addison has not. The Town is served by Dallas Water Utilities and takes its cue from that organization. Still, residents can be smart about water usage in these parched times, and DWU offers these guidelines for outdoor watering:]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/08/09/no-increased-water-restrictions-yet-but-you-can-help-by-conserving/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/08/17/need-a-ride-regional-mapping-system-can-help/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/08/17/need-a-ride-regional-mapping-system-can-help/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:15:20 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2189 From: North Central Texas Council of Governments Commuters who want to leave their cars at home but don’t have access to mass transit have a new resource to help them find rides to work. Tryparkingit.com has introduced a new ride-matching component that allows users to find carpools and vanpools near their homes. The expansion of this alternative-commute web site gives Dallas-Fort Worth a comprehensive, integrated ride-sharing program. The new option combines the resources of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) and Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) to create a user-friendly site that will give commuters more choices for getting to work and provide insurance against unpredictable commuting costs.]]> From: North Central Texas Council of Governments Commuters who want to leave their cars at home but don’t have access to mass transit have a new resource to help them find rides to work. Tryparkingit.com has introduced a new ride-matching component that allows users to find carpools and vanpools near their homes. The expansion of this alternative-commute web site gives Dallas-Fort Worth a comprehensive, integrated ride-sharing program. The new option combines the resources of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) and Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) to create a user-friendly site that will give commuters more choices for getting to work and provide insurance against unpredictable commuting costs.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/08/17/need-a-ride-regional-mapping-system-can-help/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/07/clean-up-and-green-up-your-mailbox/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/07/clean-up-and-green-up-your-mailbox/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 20:37:14 +0000 AGadmin http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=1713 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/07/clean-up-and-green-up-your-mailbox/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2009/08/09/vitruvian-park-construction-is-in-progress/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2009/08/09/vitruvian-park-construction-is-in-progress/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:03:37 +0000 AGadmin http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=485 Construction is underway on Phase 1 of the environmentally responsible development Vitruvian Place. Vitruvian Park is located just north and west of two of the most important arterials in the Dallas metropolitan area, LBJ Freeway and the Dallas North Toll Road. The development will be delivered in phases to carefully create an inviting neighborhood with a variety of luxury housing options including traditional flats, soft lofts, and townhouse style homes. Read about the project and see a slide show of its many sustainable features.]]> Construction is underway on Phase 1 of the environmentally responsible development Vitruvian Place. Vitruvian Park is located just north and west of two of the most important arterials in the Dallas metropolitan area, LBJ Freeway and the Dallas North Toll Road. The development will be delivered in phases to carefully create an inviting neighborhood with a variety of luxury housing options including traditional flats, soft lofts, and townhouse style homes. Read about the project and see a slide show of its many sustainable features.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2009/08/09/vitruvian-park-construction-is-in-progress/feed/ 0