ENERGY SAVING RESOURCES
Using pop bottles to build houses?
not exactly tried and true but very fun and maybe ...
Lego house in England
Ok, Ok we didn't build this one but it is alot of fun
Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)
Provides education and resources to design and construct energy efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
Green Glue Company
Discusses the sound absorption properties of walls and how to make them QUIET.
Kickapoo Woods Cooperative
Located in LaFarge, WI, provides sustainable forestry education especially for new woodlot owners
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy
Helps Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, monitor your home's performance and administers many rebate programs
ENERGY AND HEALTH RELATED BUILDING PRODUCTS
Energy Federated Incorporated
Provides energy efficient, high quality products for energy efficient healthy homes at competitive prices.
Shelter Companies
Provides products and services for energy efficient healthy homes.
www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html
calculate your household carbon impact
ENERGY PROVIDERS
Madison Gas & Electric
Provides electricity and natural gas to southcentral and western Wisconsin. FAQ on saving energy. Rebates available.
- Madison Gas & Electric Money-Saving Offers
Vernon Electric Cooperative
Provides electricity and other services to approximately 10,000 members in southwestern Wisconsin. Tips on using energy wisely and renewable energy sources. Rebates available
Xcel Energy
Provides electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses in eight western and midwestern states. Energy solutions for your home. Links to their rebate and incentive programs
- Electric Water Heater Rebate
- Electric Thermal Storage Rebate
- Limited Off-Peak Service Program
LOCAL SOURCES
Nuzum Lumber Company, 1220 N Main St, Viroqua, WI 637-2116. Lumber, Cabinet design and showroom, Siding, Millwork and helpful people.
Seelands Flooring, 210 Central Ave, Coon Valley, WI 452-3129. Great selection of tile, vinyl and carpet. Good installers and excellent backup.
Badger Corrugating Company
Located in La Crosse, WI, a building materials wholesaler for Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois.
Beyer Cabinets
Located in West Salem, WI, builds custom cabinets, millwork, doors, countertops, and more.
- Beyer Cabinets Brochure
Elegant Stone Products
Located in Viroqua, WI, a fabricator of granite, quartz, and glass countertops.
Y-Tri Plumbing and Heating, corner of Washington and Decker, Viroqua, WI 637-2260
First Supply
Located in La Crosse, WI, providing contractors with an extensive line of products. Their extensive showroom, Gerhards, features kitchen and bath displays.
Lamb Hardwood Lumber
Located in Ontario, WI, they make and sell flooring, moulding, rosettes, blocks, Woodbricks, and Modular Slatwalls. One of the key sources to being able to use the amazing plethora of forest products right in our back yard.
http://www.johnfergusdesign.com/
fen shui consultations and architectural design
http://www.splinterarchitects.com/about_us.htm
Gregory Splinter, an architect who splits his time between rural SW Wisconsin and Chicago. Creative consultations and sensitive Design.
Glueck Architects * Paul Fisher. 608-251-2551 or 715-562-0169.
finding local contractors http://www.builderquotes.com
SUPPLIES
lumens.com lots and lots of nice lighting fixtures, we can get these for you at up to 50% off
superbrightleds.com exhaustive collection of LED lighting elements
Union Lighting.com good source for recessed lights at a reasonable price.
A Touch of Brass
Large selection of decorative hardware. Especially door knobs.
Drywall Art
Ideas on how to add simple details to add beauty and value to your home without really trying.
Eagle Window & Door
Manufactures high-quality aluminum-clad windows and doors. 9 kinds of wood available for interiors. Dozens and dozens of colors are standard on the exterior. Several prefinished options available on the interior wood.
Every Faucet
Large selection and low prices on faucets and bathroom components.
Integrity Windows & Doors
Featuring Ultrex windows and doors. Ultrex is a low-maintenance, Energy Star qualified product made of pultruded fiberglass, not plastic. Our favorite window for cost effective construction. Good energy numbers, not too much sun shading, good prices, medium on flexibility.
Marvin Windows & Doors
Makes energy efficient windows and doors using energy efficient processes. One of the best and most versatile window manufacturers.
EVERYTHING ELSE:
Fine Homebuilding magazine.
The Underground Players theatre group
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