November 20, 2008

This year’s energy scare is a taste of what will come. Experts all agree that our use of energy in this country has to change. So if you’re looking to buy a home, how do you choose a home that has a moderate appetite for energy? Although “green” homes are becoming more popular, they come at a price. But there are alternative choices that will provide savings if you are aware when you go looking.

The first thing to look at is the orientation of the home. Passive solar homes are designed to work with the sun. The ideal home is one with most windows facing the south. During the hot summer months, the sun moves over your house but will not directly shine into the south facing windows. During the winter months, the sun is lower and will shine into your south facing windows, providing solar warmth to your home. A home with a lot of west facing windows will have much higher cooling bills as the hot afternoon summer sun will penetrate even double glazed windows.

Next take a look at how the house conserves energy. The existing homeowner may be able to tell you what the energy efficiency rating is on the house. Are the windows double or tripple glazed? Is there insulation in the attic and under the floors (not all areas of the country need insulation under the floors). Do the built-in appliances have an ENERGY STAR rating? Is the home leaking energy? Sealing air leaks is the quickest and cheapest energy improvement you can make. Actual savings vary for each home, but it is possible to reduce energy costs by one-third. Sealing air leaks can save money in other ways, because a tighter home envelop allows for smaller-capacity heating and cooling equipment. The best way to reduce air leaks and implement the right ventilation strategy is to hire an energy analyst to run a blower door test.

Bear in mind that once you buy a home you there are other things you can easily do to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Unplug appliances when not in use, especially chargers. Switch to using energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). Look for ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs by choosing the right lumens (not watts). Use cold water to wash clothes, line dry items, use air dry instead of heated dry on your dishwasher. Invest in thermal shades or drapes.

So with a little forethought, your next home could be a partner in your effort to save both money and the earth’s natural resources!

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Local Information for Corpus Christi, TX

Latitude: 27.742857 -- Longitude: -97.401927

ZIP Codes for Corpus Christi, Texas	78401 78402 78403 78404 78405 78406 78407 78408 78409 78410 78411 78412 78413 78414 78415 78416 78417 78418 78419 78426 78427 78460 78461 78463 78465 78466 78467 78468 78469 78470 78471 78472 78473 78474 78475 78476 78477 78478 78480
Area Code for Corpus Christi, Texas	361
Time zone for Corpus Christi, Texas	CST

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Corpus Christi is the county seat of Nueces CountyGR6 and a coastal city located in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the region known as South Texas. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 277,454 people (though a July 1, 2004 estimate placed the population at 281,196), making it the eighth-largest city in the state. The translation of the city's name is Body of Christ, given to the settlement by the Spanish, in honor of the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharist). The city is often referred to as "The Sparkling City by the Sea," particularly in literature promoting tourism. Locals and natives often just call it Corpus. Since 2003, the city has earned numerous awards including: All-America City 2003 Digital City One of the best cities to stretch your paycheck One of the least depressed cities in the nation The city is home to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport on the west side of the city. -- Source: Wikipedia.com

Texas 2000 Census Population Profile Map

	Corpus Christi	Texas	United States
Population	277,454	20,851,820	281,421,906
Median age	33.2	32.3	35.3
Median age for Male	31.9	31.3	34
Median age for Female	34.4	33.4	36.5
Households	98,791	7,393,354	105,480,101
Household population	272,122	20,290,711	273,643,273
Average household size	2.75	2.74	2.59
Families	70,465	5,247,794	71,787,347
Average family size	3.27	3.28	3.14
Housing units	107,831	8,157,575	115,904,641
Occupied units	98,791	7,393,354	105,480,101
Vacant units	9,040	764,221	10,424,540

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November 20, 2008

Local Information for Corpus Christi, TX

Latitude: 27.742857 -- Longitude: -97.401927

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