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Demystifying Ventilation and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)
SawHorse, Inc. Jun 10, 2020

I was talking to a friend about ERV’s recently and they had a puzzled look on their face when I kept mentioning that I wanted to put an E.R.V. in my house.  I realized that they did not... Read More

An Introduction to PACE Financing
Krishna Vansadia Mar 04, 2018

Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, financing was created as a means to finance energy upgrades/installations for commercial and residential properties to make them more energy efficient. The... Read More

Inclusivity and Equality: Essential Pieces to the Climate Change Action Puzzle
Gina Pryciak Sep 03, 2019

“Development is not sustainable if it is not fair and inclusive – and rising inequality hinders long-term growth,” stated UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a Forum on... Read More

"Fumes Across the Fence Line” - Documenting the Causes and Effects of Environmental Racism, and Asking: What are the Next Steps?
Amy Jan 09, 2018

     A study released in November of 2017 produced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and the National Medical... Read More

5 Soundproofing Ideas for a Quieter Home
Kirei USA Sep 12, 2017

Looking to create a quieter and more comfortable home? Soundproofing may be just what you need.  In soundproofing your space, the aim is to reduce sound vibrations and reflections around a room,... Read More

Introduction to Building Electrification
AidanAnthony Aug 21, 2019

Despite its space-age name, building electrification is a relatively simple, yet potentially significant initiative. Instead of using the combustion of fossil fuels to operate buildings, it is now... Read More

Reducing the Natural Gas “Bridge,” for Human and Environmental Health
Rate It Green Team Sep 29, 2020

The Risks and Dangers Associated with Natural Gas To reach critical and urgent climate change mitigation goals, we must decrease global carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero... Read More

Understanding Urban Heat Islands
Aditya Aug 08, 2018

Introduction The term Urban Heat Island (UHI) refers to an urban area, which experiences significantly higher ambient temperatures when compared to a nearby rural or sub urban area. It is a result... 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

An Introduction to Community Solar
Higgins_James Sep 14, 2016

If you are looking to ‘Go Solar’ there are many great options available, but one option worth looking into is Community Solar. The term Community Solar refers to a community based solar... Read More