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Volume 2, Issue 17
October, 2008
Holiday Open House at Green by Design
Looking for a gift for that eco-minded friend or family member?  Want to go green with your holiday shopping?  Visit the Holiday Open House at Green by Design on Saturday, November 15. 
 
Enjoy refreshments as you browse our newly expanded selection of environmentally friendly gifts.  Selected items will also be on sale!  Click here for details.
Geothermal & Wind Energy Tax Credits
A federal tax credit of 30% of the cost, maximum of $2,000, is available for Geothermal heat pump systems installed January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009.  Click here for full details.
 
Federal tax credits are also available to homeowners who install small wind systems. The credits are available for systems placed in service from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2016. The tax credit is for 30% of the cost of the system, up to $500 for each half kilowatt of capacity with an overall maximum of $4,000.  Click here for full details.

 
In other wind turbine news, installation work for a Skystream turbine has begun at Homewood Press in Toledo.  Check out photos from the groundbreaking and learn more about this project.
Free Shower Timer with any in-store purchase over $25
Save water by using a 4-minute shower timer.  Great for kids and teens!
 
OFFER EXPIRED.  Must present coupon at time of purchase, cannot be combined with any other offer.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 15, 9 am-3 pm:  Holiday Open House at Green by Design, 19551 N. Dixie Highway, Bowling Green
 
Thursday, November 27:  Thanksgiving, 24-hour service available, but all locations will be closed

Other News & Info

Download your $79.95 furnace tune-up coupon here.
Limited time offers from Lennox available until November 14.  Choose from a rebate, 60 months 5.9 apr, or 10-year parts and labor warranty on qualifying systems.
 
Labatt opens a green brewery.
 
Freshen indoor air in a more environmentally friendly way.
 
Interested in joining or learning more about the Northwest Ohio Green Building Council?  Attend the next general membership meeting, or visit the website for details.
 
Chipotle to build two eco-friendly restaurants.
 
Make a lazy susan out of an old bicycle wheel.
 
Northwest Electric offers CFL recycling for residents in Williams & Defiance counties.
 
Looking for eco-friendly fabric for your next craft or sewing project?  Click here.
 
What's new in kitchen design?