The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast

EP 003 - Green Homes & Energy Efficiency, Bellingham Washington's new building codes, with Irena Lambrou

December 16, 2021 Paul Balzotti Season 1 Episode 3
The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast
EP 003 - Green Homes & Energy Efficiency, Bellingham Washington's new building codes, with Irena Lambrou
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Irena Lambrou has an MA from WWU, has taught sustainability at a college level, and most recently has been part of a grassroots group in Bellingham to move Bellingham Washington away from Fossil Fuel expansion. As a Real Estate broker, she also understands homes! Paul and Irena discuss tips for energy efficiency in your home and discuss the benefits and trade-offs of going all-electric.  

0:35  Irenas background in this field.
1:33  Tips for remodeling your home to add energy efficiency.
6:58  City of Bellinghams proposal to go all-electric with new construction.
8:44  Electric verse natural gas.
13:40 The future of what the city of Bellingham may require in existing homes. 

Irena can be reached at irenalambrou@johnlscott.com and you can search for homes on her website at www.irenalambrou.johnlscott.com

Links to rebates discussed in the podcast can be found at:
https://pse.com/rebates
https://cleanenergyassociation.org/washington-clean-energy-1
https://sustainableconnections.org/community-energy-challenge/

Intro
Energy Efficiency tips for the home
City of Bellingham moves to go all electric