Circle C vs. SoCo - which is more environmentally friendly?

[TexasHorseLady]

I WAS a pregnant wife with no central AC.

[oldtoiletsmkgdflrpots]

Originally Posted by austin-steve

On another thread I veered off into a comment which at first I thought sounded absurd, but after thinking about it, I'm not so sure.

Here is what I said:


Central Austinites tend to be far more left leaning and often think of themselves as more socially responsible, more socially aware, more environmentally conscious than their suburban brethren.

I'm glad you clarified that with they think of themselves as more.... not that they really are. Thanks.

My take on it is many of us would looove to be more conscious of the environment and how we live our lives. Many of us do not want to leave our so called carbon footprint. However, what happens is individuals are almost ostracized for not being something they cannot be because it's all tied to money. The in thing to do now is to be aware of your carbon footprint. In my opinion it has to start at the top. The people that can flaunt being green are the people with the green in their wallet. Personally, it's almost sickening to read about all the green, want to change things on this planet and then realize it's all tied to the almighty dollar. You can be green if you can afford it. Oh, I forgot...we can recycle and even make a compost pile.


I tried finding a home that was centrally located, could fit us all comfortably, had good schools, and a short drive to work. Want to know why we didn't get one? Because we're not rich.

I hear ya on the breeze THL. This house if over 120 years old and built in such a way as to allow the most prevailing winds to blow right through the house. When it's hot out and you step inside the house it feels like the air conditioner is on. When I want a good dusting I open all the windows after a nice rain.

I swear there is a ghost here keeping me from packing today.

[oldtoiletsmkgdflrpots]

Originally Posted by TexasHorseLady

I WAS a pregnant wife with no central AC.

Were you barefoot too?

[centralaustinite]

Flwrpots,
rich folk can afford to waste energy, but the energy savings from making more efficient choices is real. I take real comfort from the fact that I know that my most expensive utility bill of the summer will not top $200. For the last three months the electric only portion of my bill has run between $30-40. I need that extra money in my pocket.

Folks in Pemberton Heights don't really care about radiant barriers, CFLs, soy foam insulation, composting, recycling etc. But but the production builders start adding green features that produce real savings and people see how an investment of a few thousand dollars (or less) in their old home can produce decreases in their monthly bills, then change is going to come. It won't come from the top, it will be bottom up.

[oldtoiletsmkgdflrpots]

Originally Posted by centralaustinite

Flwrpots,
rich folk can afford to waste energy, but the energy savings from making more efficient choices is real. I take real comfort from the fact that I know that my most expensive utility bill of the summer will not top $200. For the last three months the electric only portion of my bill has run between $30-40. I need that extra money in my pocket.

Folks in Pemberton Heights don't really care about radiant barriers, CFLs, soy foam insulation, composting, recycling etc. But but the production builders start adding green features that produce real savings and people see how an investment of a few thousand dollars (or less) in their old home can produce decreases in their monthly bills, then change is going to come. It won't come from the top, it will be bottom up.

I suppose I'm not too old to learn. I appreciate your post.