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Hi Jamie,
Welcome to Wolfworks newsletter about the people, projects, and ideas that inspire our work and our relationships with folks like you.
Here's what you will find us up to in this issue:
With fuel costs rising, energy security matters more than ever
Exploring how the Inflation Reduction Act benefits you
Promoting our client and friend Terry Walters new book "Nourish"
Sharing a useful app to help you visualize color choices
Welcoming Jen Bielen as our new Operations Manager
A Fall Maintenance Checklist to help you keep your home working
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This is what energy security looks like
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Rising energy costs will make it much more expensive to heat U.S. homes this winter. But like the all electric zero energy homes we build with heat pumps and powered by renewable energy, there is an obvious route to energy security. The winter fuels outlook by the U.S. Energy Information Administration emphasizes rising costs for both fossil-fueled and electric heating. But those costs will actually be quite a bit lower for homes that use more efficient electric heat pumps, which will soon be eligible for thousands of dollars in tax credits and federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act. And for our homes it will now and always be
zero.
Read more about shifting to fossil fuel free heat pumps
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Inflation Reduction Act Opportunities
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Wolfworks envisions a future in which homes rely on renewably generated electric energy for all occupant uses, including transportation (EV’s), and integrating that system with a backup strategy that relies on battery storage. Built different. Built Better. It's the way we design and build. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is going to accelerate that transition in many practical ways. Buckle up!
Learn more and use the calculator to evaluate your benefits
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| Dowload our
Guide to Solar & Battery Storage |
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Our inspirational friend and client has a new book
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A dozen years ago we created a new kitchen and remodeled Terry Walters home for barefoot comfort (that's her pantry in the background). This endorsement pretty much sums up Terry and her new book.
“Terry Walters offer us the kind of connection to life we all seem to be craving now and she does it in a way that keeps us mindful of how the practice of cooking and living a life filled with clean foods not only nourishes ourselves and our families, but also our communities and our planet. But Nourish is far more than the sum of its healthy, seasonal recipes that absolutely inspire you to cook, ferment, share and feed others with—it is a lifestyle too. It is a
Northstar for life and one that, thanks to Terry, is filled with light and grace and kindness. All of which we need so much more of today, and always will.”
Tracey Ryder, Co-Founder & CEO, Edible Communities
Learn more about Terry and her home and receive a 10% discount on her new book.
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Picture This! A handy visualizer from Benjamin Moore
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Imagining what a room or home exterior would look like in a particular color can be challenging. Benjamin Moore's easy to use mobile app allows you to try out colors virtually using a photo or live camera view. It helps you get a feel for different color pallettes. From there its smart to order a peel and stick or half pint sample and view it under different lighting conditions (day and night). Still hard to decide? If you're working with us we'll help guide that decision.
Learn more about the Color Portfolio Mobile App
Check out these 2023 Color Trends - each has its own
playlist!
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It's all about Operations
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Jamie, Janet, Jen, Kyle... and Tuck!
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Jen Bielen took over when Karen retired this summer and is leading us forward on all things operational. As Wolfworks Operations Manager Jen anchors our team by supporting us in every action we take and exuding hospitality with everyone we collaborate with and serve. If you work with us, you're working with Jen, offstage and on.
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Time for Fall Maintenance... and Prevention
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We created this handy Fall Maintenance Checklist for your use attending to all the things that keep a home operating safely, efficiently, and cleanly. Download the PDF or Excel version and use it to keep on top of these annual good habits.
Fall Maintenance Checklist - PDF
Fall Maintenance Checklist - Excel
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Stay Informed Every Day
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We invite you to follow project progress and activities that may interest you on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. We appreciate your comments, likes, and shares as we endeavor to share what we do with you and the world.
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