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Show ST. GEORGE www.thespectrum.com — The Spectrum e Continued from pg. 9 ing units. Energy efficiency is often equated with high price tags, ‘but Hauze said green structures have become more affordable, as cost-efficient methods continue to develop and the costs associated with integral technology drop. He said many of the cutting-edge structures remain costly, but the company advises builders to incorporate relatively simple building solutions to attain green building certification. Many green homes are priced only 4 percent higher than their standard counterparts. : “Everybody can have a certain level of green home without having | to break the bank,’ he said. “It is not just for the rich and famous, With the blazing summer heat that envelops Southern Utah, he said many standard homes are equipped with oversized air condi- tioning units. While enormous air conditioning units may seem comforting to homeowners eager to escape 100- neces temperatures, he said they are often wasteful, driving up utility bills without substantial benefit. Downgrading air conditioning and heating units can ultimately provide tremendous energy savings for homeowners, without sacrificing comfort he said. He said many green building projects include concrete exterior walls sheathed with flame-retardant foam insulation, ensuring a stable indoor climate year-round. While these features often bring a 4 percent mortgage increase, he said they limit utility costs by _ $1,600 to $1,800 annually in ee‘all eda port a new generation of energy-saving technologies. “The green homes of today will be the commonplace homes he said. of tomorrow, AH'YSA e Continued from pg. 8 Tom said there are a number of ethnic restaurants in town, but he believes there's room for one more. “I think St. George needs a different kind of food? he said. “That's why I brought this here. This is original, 100-percent Vietnamese” He noted that many ethnic restaurants Americanize many of their offerings. He said Ah’ysa does not. ‘After they eat here, they will know what Vietnamese food is about; Tom said. Tom said Vietnamese food is a mix between Chinese and French influences. “The Chinese controlled- Vietnam for over 1,000 years, then the French came in, he noted. One difference, Tom said, is that the Chinese don't use fish sauce. Instead, they use quite a bit of soy sauce. Vietnamese recipes call for greater use of fish sauce and less of soy. Tom said he and the others who cook at the restaurant use family recipes passed down for generations. Joanne, who said she suf- fers from rheumatoid arthritis, said she didn't like the heat of St. George at first. But, she said, ‘shes gotten used to it and has benefitted from it. She said she and her family have been welcomed into the community. “| like St. George people a lot,’ she said. “Very friendly: Better Vision with: * * « * The fireproof insulation also cuts costs for consumers, he said, often lowering “insurance payments -whileproviding _ an additional Custom LASIK ICL (Implantable Collamer _— CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) Glaucoma and Laser Surgery - * Cosmetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery * Retinal Speciatists at WomenW Want) elie aFREE eonmdtotton For the week of October 10, 2008 — 11 Home Builders Association, said there is already budding demand for additional green building projects in Southern Utah. ‘“T think more’ and more people are concerned about the increasing price of energy. 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