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Rate It Green spoke with economist Dr. Gilbert Metcalf of Tufts University about carbon taxes, the Green New Deal, role of the EPA, the current pandemic, border carbon adjustments, and bringing... Read More

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

So you’re considering steps to make your home more energy efficient but don’t know where to start. Well, you’re on the right track - energy efficient means using less energy and... Read More

Have you woken up or tried to work to the sound of a noisy leaf blower?  Have you gotten caught in the gas fumes behind gas powered lawn and other maintenance equipment?  Lawn maintenance... Read More

As one of a subset of building codes, energy codes set minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings. Model energy codes provide a ready way for state, local, and some national governments to... Read More

Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown... Read More

Nowadays, companies try to become sustainable because they worry about the environment and also about their innovation and growth within the entrepreneurial market. The market is increasingly looking... Read More

We all want to pitch in to help the environment but it can seem daunting. Never fear because here are a few ways you can transform your home into an eco-friendly oasis.   If you’re... Read More

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

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently published the 2020 Realtors & Sustainability Report, which presents survey research from consumers, trade associations, brokers, real estate... Read More