Heating your home is so second nature now, and it always was very important. Today we rarely think about anything other than the bottom line cost of the fuel we are using. The simple flick of the switch and the bill …
Category: Sustainable Building
Sustainable Building Tech
Investment Opportunity in Energy Efficiency
Here’s my recent submission to the Hedge Connection, where I contribute a monthly article on some cleantech investment opportunity that I happen to be particularly “hot” on. — As we’ve all observed, the idea of energy efficiency generally often lacks …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Build an Environmentally-Friendly Home Without Sacrificing Quality of Life
In the last two decades, residents of planet Earth have increasingly been nudged to answer the call of conservation and environmental awareness. Owing to age old practices having been exposed as being environmentally detrimental, mankind is forced to take a …
From Guest Blogger Anita Ginsburg: Green Home–Six Ways Homeowners Can Make A Difference
A few green changes in your home can have a lasting effect on the environment and make a positive impact on your finances. Converting to a more energy-efficient lifestyle, such as recycling, managing your home’s temperature and conserving water, can …
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From Guest Blogger Dr. Bulb: The Dark Truth About LED Lighting
Recent reports commissioned by the US Department of Energy and Osram Sylvania indicate that LED is slowly but surely becoming the preeminent technology in new lighting applications. This is great news for the environment, due to the efficiency of LED …
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Building-Integrated PV and Other Elements of the Zero Energy House
I’m always happy to forward the thinking of 2GreenEnergy supporter Walter Feuchs. Here’s a recent piece he wrote on sustainable building, in which he urges the U.S. to get on board with the rest of the world in making the …
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From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Six Steps to Add More Natural Light in Your Home
When you understand how to enhance your home with as much natural light as possible, you reduce the need for artificial light during daylight hours and a major benefit will be how much it saves on your electric bill. In …
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From Guest Blogger Izzie: Being as Lighting Efficient as Possible
With most energy saving pushes, people will often be fighting the same enemies – habits and enormity. Habits form over many years, and can be very difficult to recognise, let alone change. And the enormity of the challenge ahead can …
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From Guest Blogger Roxana: Why Advanced Insulation Solutions Are Key In Achieving Energy Efficient Buildings
Apart from many other “smart” energy-saving solutions that target the way we live and work in energy efficient buildings, nothing is as effective as good old insulation. However, insulation has a brand new suit. Let’s introduce the most popular home …
From Guest Blogger Vasan: The Ready-Mix & Eco-Friendly Construction Materials – A Revolution in Construction Industry
The use of eco-friendly and ready-mix construction materials has lead to efficient, faster and harmless processes in construction industry.
