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New Playgarden Photos
2011-03-29 16:32
Jeff Babienko sent me some new photographs of the Seattle Children's Playgarden. Facility provides outdoor theraputic activities for disabled children in the region. When I left Seattle in 2006, I turned this project over to Jeff for design development, construction drawings...
Federal Tax Credits to expire December 2010
2010-09-03 11:08
Please remember that Federal Tax Credits for insulation, new windows and doors and for high efficiency furnaces are scheduled to retire at the end of this year (2010). Now is the time to plan for energy improvements. This Tax Credit will save you up to $1500 on your principal...
PV Consulting project
2010-05-24 16:32
MtE+D has been hired to produce a feasibility study for a large PV system by a Montana based consulting firm. The intent of the study is to provide the basic economic and energy parameters so that the client can make informed investment decisions concerning their energy use. We've added...
State adopts new Energy Code
2010-04-07 21:18
On March 15, 2010, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry adopted the 2009 IECC Energy Code and a number of specific Montana Amendments to the Code. In their ruling, DLI cited MtE+D's study and recommendations 7 times to substantiate their decisions. The notice can be...
Recent Projects
2010-03-19 15:27
We've been working on 5 construction projects in the last six months: a bath gut & remodel, a whole-house energy retrofit, a kitchen addition and energy retrofit, a whole-house window and exterior wall insulation project and a basement water damage & bathroom remodel. When the...
Testimony before the Legislature
2009-12-19 14:53
Jim Baerg was invited to present testimony before the Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee of the Montana State Legislature in Helena on January 14th. He focused his remarks on the financial benefits of energy conservation to homeowners, the need to strengthen the energy code and...
Livingston Sustainability Study
2009-08-29 15:32
A number of Livingston residents are in the beginning stages of producing an energy/CO2 inventory and plan for the area. There is a grant proposal in the works for outside consultants on planning. Most of the work will be done by people in the community. If you have skills...
Montana Energy Code Study
2009-04-27 21:36
MtE+D recently finished an energy code study for presentation to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The study proposes 6 Montana amendments to the proposed 2009 IECC and is supported by a wide range of organizations and individuals. A hearing on the 2009 IECC...
Energy Audit Software
2009-03-19 15:35
MtE+D began using the Energy Guage software program. Energy Guage is one of two programs approved by the federal government for certifying houses for tax credits. Energy Guage estimates annual energy use by inputting hourly weather data, local utility rates and the detailed...
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