February 2012

The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) provides low interest financing for energy improvements for homeowners, rental renovation, businesses and nonprofits across Minnesota. As a nontraditional lender, CEE provides competitive rates, technical assistance, and a wide range of financing that can be tailored to fit your budget.

0% Home Energy Loan Program

• Maximum Loan: $20,000
• Interest Rate: 0% - 4.99% (dependent on term, subject to change)
• Income Limit: None
• Eligible Improvements: Insulation, air sealing, heating, cooling, water heater and more.

Minnesota Fix-Up Fund Loan Program

• Maximum Loan: $35,000
• Interest rate: 5.99% (subject to change)
• Income Limit: Maximum $95,150
• Eligible Improvements: Insulation, air sealing, heating, cooling, water heater and windows.  In addition, most interior and exterior improvements are eligible.

 

November 2010
The Green Home Doctors are pleased to be selected by the Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC) in St. Paul. We were chosen as part of a small group of contractors to provide energy conservation services for NEC's homeowner clients. The Neighborhood Energy Connecton is a 25 year old Saint Paul based nonprofit organization that provides energy conservation education, services and programs to residents and communities across Minnesota.
http://www.thenec.org

October 2010
The Green Home Doctors are delighted to be selected as 1 of 4 contractors by the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) in Minneapolis to provide energy conservation services for their clients.

The Center for Energy and Environment, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible use of natural and economic resources. Distinctive among nonprofits, CEE is staffed by experts in engineering, technical analysis and financing, who apply innovative technical approaches and proven business processes to increase building efficiency, reduce energy costs and improve occupants health and safety.

We are pleased that all our work and diligence in serving our market has been recognized by this high quality organization.
http://www.mncee.org/

June, 2010
The Green Home Doctors participated in an hour long interview on AM 1280, discussing Green weatherization and remodeling best practices.

May 2010
Matt was elected as the R&D Chair for Minnesota Greenstar. MN Greenstar provides certification and Green best practices. It takes a whole-systems approach applying the five (5) key concepts of green building programs – energy efficiency, resource efficiency, indoor environmental quality, water conservation, site and community.

April, 2010
Matt was interviewed with Superior Homes on a radio segment discussing Green building and how Superior Homes are truly superior when it comes to energy efficiency.

March, 2010
Matt Danielson was interviewed for Green Is Good, the top green radio show in the nation. This interview can be found here.

2009
Matt Danielson was interviewed on Everything Green Radio (Air America) and talked about home energy audits and weatherization. Techniques and diagnostic tools such as a blower door testing and thermography to detect leaks in your home were discussed. Identifying areas that require help is the logical first step to remediate the problem.

Please read the op-ed piece by Paul Krugman in the New York Times Betraying the Planet.