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Welcome to The Bright Side, the show where we shed light on the people, places and stories
that make Michigan great. In today's episode, we're going to take a look at ways to do things
better, from recycling to building homes to energy efficiency.
I'm Jacob Corvidae, and we're standing here at WARM Training Center. WARM is a nonprofit
organization and a Michigan energy demonstration center. What WARM does is we create opportunities
for people to learn about and practice the sustainable use of energy and other resources.
So, often when people are wondering how to make their homes greener, they're not sure
where to start. We can answer all sorts of questions. Maybe wondering if the lights in
your home are using too much power? We can show you simple ways to make that better.
Sometimes it's as easy as switching out to compact fluorescent light bulbs, or we can
show you more advanced things too like using LED light bulbs where appropriate.
Sometimes it's simple steps, sometimes things are more involved, depending on what you want
to tackle. Could be a variety of things like more eco-friendly paints that help keep the
air quality better in your house. Better insulation, recycled materials like recycled plastic that
can be used for lumber, for decking, porches. All the way over to things like radiant floor
heating. This is a Michigan made product that makes radiant floor heating cheaper to install
and easier to heat your home with.
Lots of things people can do and lots of benefits, including saving costs on their energy bills,
water conservation, creating a healthier, cozier home.