‘green’ Archives
Understanding Geothermal – Harnessing renewable energy from the earth
Geothermal energy is the conversion of heat from within the earth for use as a renewable energy source. The use of geothermal energy is growing at rate of 30% per year. See informative graphic [...]
Save on Your Home Utility Expenses
I recently authored an article for eHow.com. The article covers steps to save on home utility expenses such as electricity, water, natural gas and home heating oil. Making these improvements [...]
Free Green Building Trade Show in Raleigh Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Free Green Building Trade Show in Raleigh Thursday, September 9th, 2010. Open to contractors and homeowners. 6th Annual GreenNC Green Building Tradeshow www.GreenNCtradeshow.com McKimmon [...]
HomeStar Bill Moving Through Congress
The HomeStar Bill is currently moving through congress. This week it pass the House of Representatives with bi-partisan support. The bill would provide incentives for home weatherization projects [...]
Rebates for energy efficient appliances
Through the US governments Recovery Program, $300 million in rebates is available for replacement of older appliances with new energy efficient models. The U.S. Department of Energy is in [...]
Update on Cash for Caulkers / HomeStar Program
Designed as an incentive and a way to promote the benefits of efficiency retrofitting in existing homes, the HomeStar Program is getting more attention from the White House. Of the130 million US [...]
The latest on non-toxic paints
It seems manufacturers of many building products are trying to either 'green' their current product lines or develop new ones. Paint has become greener too. A review of non-toxic (or less [...]
Sustainable and Green A Challenge for many cities
Being a sustainable, eco-friendly and green community is a challenge for many communities. Several cities have even hired sustainability managers, much as large corporations have done. Is this [...]
Join the HOME STAR Coalition -Cash For Caulkers
Efficiency First is a national nonprofit trade association that unites the Home Performance workforce, building product manufacturers and related businesses and organizations in the escalating fight [...]
Overview of proposed Cash For Caulkers Home Star program
This week a webinar sponsored by Qualified Remodeler and others on the proposed federal program, HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) was held. HomeStar is still a proposal and not an actual program. It [...]
