Tag: sustainable buildings

When it comes to the design and construction of sustainable, “green” buildings, the use of geothermal to provide heating and air conditioning may be the single most important and exciting concept around. Of course, developers, architects, and owners of large …

Investment Opportunity: Project Financing for Large Geothermal Heat Pump Projects Read More »

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The authorities have rightfully been pushing for us to turn green over the years. While they have their eyes firmly set on the environment, the carrot dangling (pictured) in front of homeowners is that they can shed their energy bills …

From a Guest Blogger: How Staying Green Doesn't Have To Revolve Around Huge (And Pricey) New Boilers Read More »

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On Wednesday, 10 mayors from 10 different U.S. cities pledged to reduce the greenhouse-gas emissions currently polluting their skylines. For obvious reasons, cities are a major source of carbon-dioxide pollution, due to the high, concentrated amounts of fuel necessary for …

From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: 10 Cities’ Mayors Pledge to Increase Green Efforts Read More »

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In this day and age, as we consider climate change, global warming, and other scientific phenomenon, we’re all looking for ways to help reduce our carbon footprint. For homeowners, one of the easiest ways to help reduce their carbon footprint, …

From Guest Blogger James Denton: Spray Foam Insulation — FAQs Read More »

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Now more than ever, individuals and businesses alike recognize the importance of reducing the amount of energy we consume on a daily basis in order to better maintain our global environment. Engineers and researchers have discovered that one of the …

From Guest Blogger Ken Madren: Tips to Design and Maintain a Green Building Read More »

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A significant part of the stimulus money from the Department of Energy has enabled homeowners to perform extremely cost-effective retrofits for energy efficiency. A lovely and articulate spokesperson from Energy Upgrade California I met at the AltCarExpo in Santa Monica …

Stimulus Funding Continues to Help Homeowners Cut Energy Costs, Lower Environmental Impact Read More »

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