http://www.greenphillyblog.com Philadelphia's resource for environmental news, companies, events & recycling do's & don'ts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:27:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/09/14/new-green-business-helio-power-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-green-business-helio-power-systems http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2010/09/14/new-green-business-helio-power-systems/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:09:41 +0000 Beth http://www.greenphillyblog.com/?p=5264 Making your home eco-friendly is a "green trend" we hope is here to stay. We're pleased that Helio Power Systems, a full service Solar Electric and Solar Thermal design and installation company, is getting in on the action.Founded by old friends Rene Ermilio and Gregory Katz, Helio's staff draws from property development experience business since 1999.

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]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2009/09/17/green-quickie-energy-saving-tip/feed/ 0 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/09/30/quick-tip-check-your-air-filter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-tip-check-your-air-filter http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/09/30/quick-tip-check-your-air-filter/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:59:07 +0000 Beth http://greenphillyblog.wordpress.com/?p=1169 Your air filters should be replaced & cleaned monthly to help your unit run efficiently.  If you have an outdoor unit, make sure its coils are unobstructed by debris, plants or other foliage. Posted by Beth

]]> http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/09/30/quick-tip-check-your-air-filter/feed/ 1 http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/07/16/7-simple-ways-to-green-your-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-simple-ways-to-green-your-home http://www.greenphillyblog.com/2008/07/16/7-simple-ways-to-green-your-home/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:12:53 +0000 Beth http://greenphillyblog.wordpress.com/?p=45 I believe going green doesn't mean spending major dinero or radically changing your lifestyle. You can save hundreds on your home's overhead expenses and feel good with a few simple changes. Here's 7 ways to green your abode:

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