Green Living

Green Living is exactly that: resources we at E3 Properties believe encourage greener living, shopping, building and eating.

We have gathered calculators, lists of community-supported agricultural groups, local green businesses and other groups, tips and ways in which you, we and they can reduce our individual and collective carbon footprint.

Even if you’re not looking to buy or sell a home, our site is designed to be a one-stop eco-shop for you. With our collective environmental experience, we will provide the best green information at all times.

And please don’t forget to check the E3 Properties Green Events page. We always post the latest green happenings, whether a social gathering or a seminar on bioswales.

Austin Energy Programs

Terrific programs to encourage us all to save a little green: for the planet and the pocketbook! Austin Energy Rebates and Incentives

Austin Energy also offers a certificate verifying completion of all efficiency improvements recommended in a home energy analysis. Home Performance With Energy Star Certificate

Carbon Calculator

Carbon emissions from our modern lifestyle are contributing to rapid climate change. We must all take steps to reduce our emissions but you can make an immediate positive difference by purchasing carbon “offsets”. Offsets are investments in things that sequester CO2 (like planting trees) or avoid CO2 (like alternative energy). Offsets from TreeFolks, Inc., an Austin non-profit, allow us to plant trees in public spaces right here in Central Texas. Treefolks Carbon Calculator.

WalkScore

Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools and parks. Get your WalkScore.

Water and Wildlife

You drink it. You cook with it. You bathe with it. You play in it. How often do you stop and think about it? If you’re like many Americans, you probably don’t give water much thought. Today is a good day to change that. People and wildlife depend on water to live, but if we don’t make efforts to conserve and protect this valuable resource, we may be putting all living beings at risk. How much water do you use? Find out at the Water Calculator.

Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

Dsire stands for Database for State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. A long title for a great website filled with business and homeowner incentives to improve energy efficiency and utilize renewables. DsireUSA Incentives