The DIY Energy Auditing Kit Now Available!

Dear Members,

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is now available to be checked out!

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is designed to give homeowners and renters the ability to conduct a novice home energy audit that will enable them to make informed decisions about energy-efficiency upgrades. We hope to empower the citizens of Greater New Orleans with the ability to grow sustainably.

This opportunity was made possible through the Market Umbrella's generous Crescent Fund in May of 2010.
HandsOn New Orleans collaborated with Village Green of the New Orleans Public Library to develop a modest energy auditing kit.  Users can take there results to local green experts who can make qualified decisions on the next stage of greening.

Thank you to all who helped and please feel free to ask about the kit!

Sustainable wishes,
-Marc P Santos, AmeriCorps 2009-2010

Power out in the Central City/Mid-City Area, Including the TLL

Power is out at the TLL, but any appointments should be able to be kept today.

Cheers,
Marc

(sent while our generators still have gas)

TLL Back in Action; 2 Weed Wacker Limit per Check Out

Hello Members,

As many of you know, the Tool Lending Library opened today during the usual hours: 10am-5:30pm.  We appreciate everyone's patience with the close down yesterday in light of a massive service project with Brown-Forman (pictures and updates to hopefully arrive soon).

Also, a new limit has been placed on weed wackers:  2 weed wackers per check out is the new maximum.

Cheers,
Marc

TLL Closed Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Attention Members,

The Tool Lending Library will be shutdown tomorrow, Wednesday the 23rd.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Any tools intended to be returned that date (which shouldn't many) may be returned by Thursday, June 24th without penalties.

Thanks for your patience and we welcome you to come back Thursday when we will be lending out tools as usual!

Cheers,
Marc

DIY Energy Auditing Kit Update

Great news members,

The items for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit have been coming in and we have been putting them to the test!  Thermal leaks have been detected, power monitors have been monitored (perhaps with some trouble), and faucets have been accused of excessive water flow.

Click here to download the Tool Assessment Results (pdf).

The only thing left standing in the was is a comprehensive how-to guide on the kit.  There are a few great resources out there, my favorite one being a similar guide offered in the Seattle area as well as online.  We hope to be sending out the complete kit by the end of the month.  Keep tuned in as we continue to update!

-Marc

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season/ Check Up w/ Local Forcasts

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season 2010

Get prepared for this year's hurricane season.  Take a look at this helpful information packet online or stop in for copy!

Click here to download the packet!

 Check Up with Local Forcasts

Remember to check the local weather reports and pay attention to weather warnings on TV and the radio.  Click here to find weather forcasts for New Orleans at Weather.com.

Stay safe!
-From the TLL Family