by bryan | Oct 15, 2011 | News & Information
courtesy of by Ryan Randazzo – Sept. 28, 2011 The Arizona Republic Phoenix is having a hard time giving away stimulus money to those who live along the light rail to make their homes more energy efficient, although businesses have been snapping up the funds. The city was awarded a $25 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or stimulus, and has spent only about $7.78 million of that as of Sept. 23, according to the Energy Department records. The money must be spent by June 2013. Several businesses, from small barbershops to large commercial buildings, have taken advantage of the money, but getting homeowners to participate has been more difficult, even with Arizona State University students knocking on doors to spread information about the offer, officials said. “The residential side has been a little slow, but that is not unusual,” said Carolyn Bristo, Phoenix’s sustainability coordinator overseeing the project. Even though the project faces a deadline, Bristo said she is not worried. “It will get spent,” she said. People who live within a half mile of the rail from Central Avenue and Camelback Road to 44th and Washington streets qualify for the money. Arizona Public Service Co. and Salt River Project offer $99 home-energy audits, where a contractor performs an in-depth analysis to determine the best way to save electricity. People in the corridor have to pay up-front for that audit, but get a full rebate. Then the Energize Phoenix program will match efficiency rebates from APS, which serves the area, so that cooling-system upgrades, duct repairs, attic insulation, shade screens and other repairs are mostly paid for. Bristo said...
by bryan | Oct 15, 2011 | Jobs, light rail corridor
Jobs Near Light Rail – Are you a returning Veteran? Are you a Vet? Returned from your tour and trying to find that job again? Been looking for awhile but have not found it yet? Look no further. We can help! Doesn’t it seems just like a mission to search and locate that enemy fighter in the foxhole? He is around here somewhere, but just where should you look next? I chatted recently with Cindy, a member of one of the veterans local support groups who confirmed, “Many veterans have had a hard time to return from their tour and pick up their lives from where they left off”. It is understandable that over the course of one or two years may things can and have changed on the home front and job front. She added: “this is such a tough time in the economy that everyone is scrambling to find any job that is available. It is hard sometimes to know where to even start to look!” While some companies have and will keep a position open for a returning veteran, others are so small that they must fill the vacated position immediately to survive, especially in these challenging economic times. We have a local fresh and updated search option for a constant stream of jobs that are also conveniently located where you can use public transportation if and when needed. You will find it today on the popular local website LightRailConnect.com. Click on the JOBS section and view over 130 “application ready” jobs posted by employers. One very big advantage these jobs have is that you...
by bryan | Oct 7, 2011 | Market Report, News & Information
The research department at Light Rail Advisors has just released the current real estate market report for the Phoenix Metro area. This data and graphical report presents the current snapshot of real estate activity within .25 miles of each light rail station. If you are interested in the Residential or Commercial market, you will find interesting trends and direction that span the last 5-10...
by bryan | Oct 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
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by bryan | Sep 15, 2011 | News & Information
Home Energy Check-Up Rebate Offer: Energize Phoenix is offering a limited time opportunity to receive a free home energy check-up for owner-occupied homes that qualify for the APS Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program within the Energize Phoenix program boundaries. Home energy check-up must be completed now through October 31, 2011 by an approved Energize Phoenix contractor. Completed Residential Rebate Match Form with applicable attachments must be received at the address listed on the Residential Rebate Match Form by November 30, 2011 to be eligible to receive a $99 home energy check-up rebate. If the energy check-up identifies money saving opportunities through efficiency upgrades, you can take advantage of Energize Phoenix incentives. Energize Phoenix will match most existing APS rebates. Homeowners that are low-to-moderate income may qualify for additional incentives. Common energy efficiency projects include: heating and cooling system upgrades duct leakage repair, air leaks and sealing attic insulation shade screens solar water heater upgrades To find out if you qualify enter your address on the website energizephx.com or call 602-495-5275 to learn more. Additionally, conditional grants are available to owners of apartment complexes serving low-to-moderate income...
