Hear the latest podcasts on this year’s green expo.  GetRatedNow.com interviews some of the 60+ exhibitors that will be at Green Expo 2009.

Brian Beard from Texas Disposal Systems discusses how (TDS) will handle all of the recycling and composting at Green Expo 2009.   Listen here to find out more about Texas Disposal Systems here.

Martinizing Dry Cleaners talks about how their dry cleaning process is the only green dry cleaning process in the Austin area that uses the Green Earth process.  Learn more about Green Earth and Martinizing Dry Cleaners here.

We have over 60 exhibitors lined up displaying the latest and greatest in the ‘Green’ field.  There will also be speaker sessions though out the day, stuff for the kids to do, prizes, games and more.

Listen to the latest podcasts from GetRatedNow.com and learn more about Green Expo 2009.  I have included a couple of links to some of the podcasts that were recorded.  Take a listen by clicking on the link below and see if you recognize some of the voices on the other end!

KB Home discuss their Green options when buying a new home.

Cow Wow explains the Poop Loop.

We have over 60 exhibitors lined up displaying the latest and greatest in the ‘Green’ field.  There will also be speaker sessions though out the day, stuff for the kids to do, prizes, games and more.

Listen to the latest podcasts from GetRatedNow.com and learn more about Green Expo 2009.  I have included a couple of links to some of the podcasts that were recorded.  Take a listen by clicking on the link below and see if you recognize some of the voices on the other end!

Green Expo 2009 Commercial
A short commercial about Green Expo 2009.

Green Expo 2009 Intro
An intro giving a few more details about Green Expo 2009.

Martinizing Dry Cleaners is just one of the many exhibitors at Green Expo 2009 on July 25th in Round Rock, Texas.  Here is a little bit about their company:

Martinizing Dry Cleaners is the only dry cleaners in the Austin area that utilizes the “Green Earth” dry cleaning system and the “Faultless by Nature” laundry system. Green Earth is the only dry cleaning system in the market that is so environmentally safe it does not require an EPA permit to use or dispose of it and leaves none of smell or odor in the garments cleaned with this process that are typically found in the other dry cleaning processes. Our Faultless by Nature laundry system meets the latest EPA environmental standards required to be awarded their prestigious Design for the Environment seal of approval.

Discover more exhibitors at Green Expo 2009.

H-E-B is on track this summer to become Austin’s first grocery store and its largest retailer to use solar power.

Workers from Meridian Solar have started installing rooftop panels on the company’s store at 6900 Brodie Lane in a pilot program that, if successful, could be expanded to other stores, H-E-B spokeswoman Leslie Lockett said.

The project includes a 2,500-sf solar array on the building’s roof, due to be completed next month. The project will cost about $195,000.

The Brodie Lane store already has several environmentally friendly features, including a rainwater-collection system.

In Austin, 68 other commercial businesses have taken advantage of Austin Energy’s solar rebate program, said Austin Energy spokeswoman Leslie Schneiweiss.

For commercial installations such as H-E-B’s — which will participate in the rebate program — the rebate amount is 80 percent of the invoiced cost or a maximum of $100,000, whichever is less.

At Green Expo 2009, Oncor will be showcasing its 1,000-square-foot Smart Texas^SM Mobile Experience Center, using interactive videos and kiosks to show how new advanced digital meters will allow consumers to control their energy consumption, save on electricity costs, and reduce their carbon footprint. The exhibit educates visitors on Oncor’s installation of more than 3 million advanced meters in its Texas service areas by 2012. For more information, visit www.smarttexas.com or www.GreenExpo2009.com.

The Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) ordinance requires non-exempt homes in Austin receiving electricity from Austin Energy to have an energy audit before being sold. Homeowners are required to provide the ECAD to any potential home buyers.

An energy audit is used only to pin-point  how you can increase energy efficiency and reduce your energy bills.  The audit targets areas that are the most common sources of energy loss, energy penetration, and that offer the highest return on investment (ROI).   The purpose of the audit is not to “scare” the buyer and/or seller into making costly upgrades or concessions, or to hinder a transaction.  Rather, the energy audit is used to show you available rebate programs and suggested improvements to maximize your energy efficiency.

Sherman Williams is continually looking to develop new products and procedures within their organization to reduce the impact they have on nature. They’ve pioneered the use of environmentally-preferable solutions in their business practices and are putting those green ideas to work.

• Use sustainable raw materials, like soy and sunflower oil in paints.
• Reduced the amount of solvent in the formulations, so the vapors being emitted into the atmosphere are more environmentally friendly.
• New techniques in the manufacturing processes have helped produce less waste and have implemented energy efficient methods in the plants.
• Streamlined national distribution processes, helping to conserve fuel, energy and other natural resources.
• Formulated many of the coatings to clean easily and to resist mildew and harmful bacteria improving the indoor and outdoor environments.

Be sure to visit Sherman Williams at this year’s Green Expo 2009 to learn more about GreenSure paint.

We are proud to announce Cow Wow at this year’s Green Expo on July 25th!  Here is what the people at Cow Wow have to say about The Poop Loop ^TM:

As a society, we are used to throwing away nutrients into underground sewage systems. These nutrients that we casually discard end up polluting underground water tables. Then, we buy manufactured chemical “nutrients” for our plants, which simply aren’t as good as what we threw away in the first place.  Cow Wow replaces this wasteful circuit with a completely sustainable cycle which we call The Poop Loop ^TM.

Find out more about Cow Wow and The Poop Loop ^TM at Green Expo 2009.

When planning your home’s landscape, it is important to select the right tree for the right place. Because different trees have different mature heights, plan carefully where you plant each tree. Planting the right tree in the right place will enhance your property value and prevent costly trimming and damage to your home in the future.

Good landscaping also utilizes shrubs and low-growing trees that are compatible with electric utility lines. Low-growing trees will not normally reach electric utility lines, and therefore will help prevent power interruptions to you and your neighbors.

To learn more about planting the right tree in the right location, please read ONCOR’s Know Before You Grow (.pdf) brochure. In it, you will find a list of trees that are compatible around power lines and information regarding where and when to plant trees around your home.

ONCOR’s comprehensive landscaping brocure, Plan Before You Plant, is also available.

Be sure to visit ONCOR’s (MEC), Mobile Electricity Center at Green Expo 2009 to learn ways to save on your electricity bill.