Tag Archives: Sustainable Living

Discover Credits, Rebates & Incentives for Eco-Living

Federal Government & Michigan State Programs Federal Government Incentive Programs US Department of Treasury: Personal Income Tax Credit The Personal Income Tax credit covers 30% of the cost of a renewable energy project as an end-of-year write-off Available to the Residential sector only Renewable energy systems such as solar water heat, photovoltaics, wind, fuel cells,  Read more →

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Breathe Easy with Marmoleum Natural Flooring Systems

Discover Healthy, Hygienic & Natural Flooring In a unique marriage of limitless styles and colors with the healthy and environmental beauty of completely natural materials, Forbo presents Marmoleum Flooring Systems. This versatile linoleum floor covering features 100% natural components, along with health benefits never before seen in a flooring product. Discover the Natural Variety of  Read more →

Experience the Water-Savings of Caroma Dual Flush Toilets

Maximize Style. Maximize Savings. Save the Environment. Style and conservation combine at the touch of a button with Caroma Dual Flush toilets. The innovative, world-leader in eco-friendly bathroom products provides a toilet that is not only conservation sensitive, but also sanitary and cost-efficient. Maximize Style: Explore Dual Flush Styles & Options Featuring a diverse line-up  Read more →

Credits, Rebates & FIT’s Have PV Systems Making ‘Cents’

Before local utilities, DTE and Consumer Energy launched their respective ‘Feed In Tarrif’ programs in August 2009, the PV market had been flooded by manufacturers, who were anticipating an increased demand for their systems when the government offered a 30% uncapped Federal Income Tax Credit for the purchase of PV systems. So, when DTE’s Solar  Read more →

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American Clay Plaster: Making Your Life Beautiful. Naturally.

Creativity and health converge with American Clay Earth Plasters, offering earth-friendly solutions for the beauty and sustainability of your walls. Perfect for both new and historic buildings, American Clay natural clay plasters are a versatile substitute to common cement, acrylic, and lime plasters. The unique and user-friendly composition of American Clay plaster eliminates waste while  Read more →

EBP & MLUI Partner to Promote TC350

Cara Pasik sits down with Brian Beauchamp to discuss global warming initiative Eco-Building Products’ Community Outreach Program assists local grass-root organizations acheive their goals in a variety of creative ways. For the month of October, we have chosen to work with the Michigan Land Use Institute. Our goal is to help them create awareness about  Read more →

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