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There is noreason why home and business owners should not insure their property againstthe potential catastrophic damage caused by mine subsidence.”The Char-Belle Free Methodist Church was damaged when abandoned mine workingsapproximately 50 feet underground collapsed in August 2004.The mine had beenabandoned by the Pittsburgh Coal Co in the 1920s keb mo chords . The federal Office of Surface Mining injected grout into the mine void as partof an emergency stabilization project shortly after the collapse to preventfurther subsidence.Hanger stressed that because so many underground mine voids exist throughoutPennsylvania, more people should consider obtaining this coverage, which canbe applied to many types of properties.”The department estimates that 1 million homes and businesses sit atopabandoned underground mines, yet most standard homeowner policies do not coverdamage caused by mine subsidence,” Hanger said blues guitar tabs . “We have expanded availablecoverage to include sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, in-ground pools andother types of property and now give property owners the option to purchasemine subsidence insurance by phone, through their local insurance agent oronline with a credit card.”Pennsylvania’s Mine Subsidence Insurance program is a non-profit fundadministered by DEP that provides coverage of up to $250,000 for homes,businesses and attached structures in the event of subsidence from abandonedcoal and clay mines Effective Jan blues guitar tab . 1, annual premiums for residential andcommercial mine subsidence insurance coverage decreased by 25 percent and 60percent, respectively.The average residential policy is valued at $130,000 at an annual cost of $85,or a little more than $7 per month blues . A 10 percent discount is also offered topersons 65 years of age and older for residential policies.The Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund paid out more than $1.3 million for 29claims during the past fiscal year and has settled more than $23 million inclaims since the fund was created in 1961. In the bituminous region whichincludes much of western Pennsylvania, the fund has paid more than $18 millionfor nearly 600 claims during that period.Property owners can apply for mine subsidence insurance directly from DEP byphone at 800-922-1678 or online at The Web site containsinformation on subsidence issues and insurance program coverage.

CONTACT: Helen Humphreys(412) 442-4183(412) 417-7943 (cell)SOURCEPennsylvania Department of Environmental ProtectionHelen Humphreys of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,+1-412-442-4183, cell: +1-412-417-7943 . ATLANTA, Jan buddy guy . 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Just like an old neighborhood asit gentrifies, so is the residential construction industry as it undergoes asignificant shift from old ways of building to new sustainable (green)practices johnny winter . With this change, comes a requirement to insure healthy indoor airfor those inside, while protecting the natural resources of our planetoutside.Architects, homebuilders and contractors are learning that ahomeowner’s right for non-toxic, healthy indoor environments ranks right upthere with energy and environmental conservation.Results of a recent survey conducted by the National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB) and McGraw-Hill bear this out in terms of market share andhomeowner attitudes For example, the U.S . residential green building marketis expected to double in size garnering 12% to 20% ($40 billion to $70billion) market share by 2012.The survey results also showed that 70% ofhomebuyers were more apt to buy green even in today’s economic climate, and87% were at least moderately knowledgeable about green home construction.Homeowners cited lower operating costs through energy savings (91%), having ahealthier place to live (84%) and environmental concerns (80%) as the topthree most important reasons for buying green homes.Yet, according to the survey results, which were reported in the McGraw-HillConstruction 2008 SmartMarket Reports, builders still tend to focus more onenergy and environmental conservation in their selection of green features,such as tight construction, insulation, Energy Star(R) products andwater-efficient plumbing.While these features are excellent choices forlowering energy costs and conserving water, they may inadvertently contributeto poor indoor air quality (IAQ).”As with commercial buildings, super tight, insulated homes with minimalventilation and low air change rates can result in indoor mold growth andindoor air pollutants building up to levels that threaten occupant health.Conversely, pursuing good IAQ without considering the efficient use of energymay unnecessarily increase construction and energy costs, create financialhardships for families, and increase emissions of greenhouse gases, therebycontributing to outdoor air pollution” said Tony Worthan, President ofAirQuality Sciences, Inc. (AQS).A new white paper from AQS, titled Energy Conservation and Indoor Air Quality:Benefits of Achieving Both in Homes, explains the importance of balancing theefficient use of energy with good indoor air quality. It also emphasizes thatall those involved in building and renovating homes must strive towardsadopting one defining common set of green principles that place equal emphasison energy efficiency and protecting occupant health (good IAQ).The two mustwork in concert with one another.