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Hurricane Matthew - How to Weather a Power Outage Using the 4 Phases of Emergency Management

Hurricane Matthew How to Weather a Power Outage Using the 4 Phases of Emergency Management Photo credit: Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA When Hurricane Matthew tore through the Caribbean and up... Read More

Eco-Friendly Options for Roofing Clients and How to Sell Them

Repairing and replacing a roof is one of the biggest and most important home improvement projects that homeowners undertake. With a wide variety of options at varying price points, it can be... Read More

Developments in Lighting
Interior Elements Nov 08, 2016

There is quite a buzz in the world of artificial lighting these days. In recent years saving energy by swapping out light bulbs with the latest energy efficient technology utilizing associated... Read More

Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation
EmmamHowe Nov 07, 2016

Long popular, Energy Star has increasingly become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time... Read More

EV Car Conversion - Can Repackaging and Tinkering with Old Favorites Help Move the Electric Car Market?
Allison Friedman Nov 03, 2016

While some may wait for the next (even cooler) EV to come out, others are working to transform existing gas-fueled cars trucks, and even buses into cool, artsy, and working more environmentally... Read More

SRECS: The Incentive for Commercial Buildings to Go Solar
EmmamHowe Oct 30, 2016

As a commercial building owner, you can achieve significant short and long term savings by installing solar power. The benefits of solar include operational energy cost reductions, shrinking your... Read More

Choosing the Right Insulation for Your Green Home Project

If you’ve noticed that your indoor temperature fluctuates dramatically, or if you feel drafts in certain rooms, and your energy bills just keep rising, it may be time to upgrade your... Read More

Landmark Kigali HFC Deal to Amend Montreal Protocol – Aims to Reduce Global Warming a Critical .5 degrees Celsius
aahassonjee Oct 25, 2016

Following great celebration over the ratification of the Paris Climate Accords, 170 nations reached a new binding deal this October on the reduction of global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) use. HFCs are... Read More

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities
EmmamHowe Oct 24, 2016

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events... Read More

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?
aahassonjee Oct 20, 2016

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green... Read More