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Green Building Community Affirms Commitment in Reaction to Paris Accord Withdrawal
AbbieKnight Jun 12, 2017

On Thursday, June 1, President Donald Trump announced that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, an agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)... Read More

Investing in Green Building Can Lead to Better Health and Productivity
Matt Z. Jun 12, 2017

Some clear reasons to build green include the environmental benefits as well as the lower energy costs of green buildings. However, a third main reason that may not be as obvious involves the health... Read More

The HouseZero Project
AbbieKnight Jun 02, 2017

Harvard University, Snøhetta, and Skanska Technology have collaborated to retrofit an 80-year old timber-framed former house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a project they call HouseZero. ... Read More

Greensburg Kansas: Setting the Example for Other Cities to go 100% Renewable
Matt Z. May 26, 2017

In 2007, the small town of Greensburg, Kansas was hit by a devastating tornado, which destroyed most of the town and seriously damaged the rest of it. Desperately in need of reconstruction, the... Read More

Communities Across the US are Committing to 100% Renewable Energy! Here are Some Sources for Information.
Allison Friedman May 17, 2017

We've been hearing and reading excitedly recently that communities are committing to running 100% on renewable energy... First there were 5, and then the number rose to 23 and counting!... Read More

Get Money for Your Green Upgrades
Realty Sage May 04, 2017

A fixer-upper’s guide to find money for residential energy efficiency upgrades.   For first-time homebuyers who are willing to put in a little sweat equity, and make their new homes... Read More

What is a High Performance Home?
Kalyani.rc Apr 26, 2017

"High performance homes" is a term that’s bandied around a lot. We’ve found that many people don’t really understand exactly what it means or the benefits of owning a high... Read More

First Digital Energy Marketplace for Rooftop Solar
ChristinaC Apr 04, 2017

Imagine being able to trade electricity with your neighbors in a cheap and convenient way. For some Australians, this unique use of solar energy is soon going to be a reality. A group of energy tech... Read More

Architecture 2030 and the International Living Future Institute update their Net Zero Energy Goals
Kalyani.rc Apr 03, 2017

Architecture 2030 and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) are making an effort to grow their energy efficiency reporting and certification programs. Both the 2030 Challenge and the... Read More

Solar Power an Untapped Resource in These New 10 England Cities
Redfin Mar 29, 2017

#shortdescription ul { list-style: circle; margin-left: 15px; } These areas would benefit greatly from investing in solar panels, but have not embraced the energy source like other... Read More