Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)

Do you know about the Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)? Although EEMs have been available in some states since 1980, EEMs have been little understood or marketed. With EEMs, borrowers do not need to get a separate, costly loan for energy improvements when buying an existing home or new home that is already energy efficient such as an ENERGY STAR qualified home. This program helps achieve national energy-efficiency goals (reduce pollution) and provide better housing for people who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Ask your mortgage banker if he/she offers this program?

Louisville Green Fertilizer

Fall is right around the corner… soon the trees will be changing colors and lots of people will be asking off from work to attend the St. James Art Fair. Fall is also the time to fertilize your lawn. If you are in need of fertilizer, you may want to check out Louisville Green. Louisville Green is a organic based 5-3-0 fertilizer with slow release nitrogren. Local retailers sell 40 lb bags of fertilizer and for bulk purchases, contact Clarke Fenimore at (502) 896-4716 or (502) 551-1818.

Louisville offers Cash Rebates for Eco-friendly Lawn Equipment

If you are sick of inhaling the toxic fumes of gas powered lawn equipment and want to clean up the air. Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District is offering cash rebates for lawn equipment.

Lawn care for cleaner air is part of KAIRE, Kentuckiana Air Education. Be sure to check out the list of store’s participating in the lawn care rebate program.

Rebates are available year around. However, Louisville Metro recycling centers will only accept lawn maintenance equipment March - September.