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Weird, Wacky, Cool

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The LEEDing Energy-Efficient Dorms

harvard-dorm Green dorms are popping up on college campuses nationwide—and we aren’t talking mold. Add “LEED-certified buildings” to the ways colleges are increasingly focused on sustainability, in addition to things like green-themed degrees and organic cafeteria food. LEED certification, awarded to buildings meeting U.S. Green Building Council standards, has become the nationally accepted measurement of green design. Take a look at innovative and ecologically creative housing options cropping up on campuses across the country.

Harvard not only has LEED ...

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7/16/2010

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Renewable Energy

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Are Home Solar Panels Right for You?

home-solar-panels If you’re interested in home solar panels, you’ve come to the right place! This post covers the decision-making process. (It’s a follow-up to my last post on home wind turbines.) The decision-making process for solar panels and wind turbines is pretty similar; what makes each unique is the resources you’ll consult—and your capacity for bad “solar system” puns.

When considering home solar panels, first assess your solar resource—a shmancy way of saying how much sunlight your ...

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6/29/2010

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Energy-Saving Tips

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7 Ways to Save Energy with Interior Design

save-energy-interior-design After the movie poster years, how can you maximize your home’s Classy Grown-Up factor and minimize your energy bills? Here are some interior design tips for a stylish place that'll help you save energy and money:

  1. Throw rugs. The U.S. Green Building Council says hardwood, tile, or concrete floors are the greenest because carpet doesn't last as long, isn't usually recyclable, and can be a nest of dirt and chemicals. But how to keep your feet warm so ...

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6/18/2010

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Solar-Powered Dollhouses: Where Parenting Meets Renewable Energy

solar-panel-dollhouse A good friend’s daughter (we’ll call her “Molly”) has dropped more than a few hints that her favorite playthings, a group of small wooden dolls aptly named the Doll Family, need some new digs. As Molly's birthday is coming up, the search is on for a new place for the Dolls to call home.

As the real estate agent for this new home purchase, I was tasked with scoping out the possibilities. And as someone with an interest in energy ...

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2/18/2010

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5 LED Lights That Make Sense Now

LED lighting promises great energy savings and other advantages over CFLs. But as a new technology, the early products still have some drawbacks. Does that mean you should wait? Not necessarily. In the right places, LED lights can still make sense. Here is a gallery of products that you might consider buying to save energy now.

 

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  • This Sylvania nightlight bulb costs only $3, and uses only 1 watt of electricity.

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  • Got a dark closet or cabinet? This battery-operated light ...

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2/17/2010

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Green Initiative

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Design Thinking

 

Global warming is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. It's going to require new ways of thinking to incorporate cleaner sources of energy in our energy generation, to improve our energy efficiency, and to reduce our carbon footprint. We are already seeing innovations in this space in energy generation, distribution, efficiency, and storage. From more efficient solar panels and wind turbines, to a smart grid transforming how we manage energy distribution, to home energy management solutions helping ...

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2/08/2010

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Hotter, Flatter, Crowded… bringing it Hohm

I am finally reading Thomas L. Friedman’s marvelous Hot, Flat, and Crowded, which was first released in 2008 but has been updated and reprinted, including sample audio, free chapters, and a study guide. The following is a brief video introduction from Friedman:

The “Hot, Flat, and Crowded” in Friedman’s title refers to the trends of global warming, globalization, and world population growth. According to the web site, in this top New York Times bestseller, “Friedman proposes that ...

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1/25/2010

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Green Initiative

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Green Design!

Green Design

 

In the following weeks we’ll be focusing on green design – making your home beautiful and respecting the environment. You’ll see tips, examples, DIY projects and resources you can use for your home design projects.

Tell us what you would like to learn about green design and we’ll try to include something for you.

To get started, think about what green design means to you. What do you hope to get out of the project and what are you ...

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1/15/2010

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Green Initiative

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Why Do You Go Green?

When it came time to buy a new car back in 2006, my choice was clear.  The Toyota Prius was the only car at that time that provided the performance I needed and was as eco-responsible as I could get.  I knew that my top priority was sustainability and so my “green” decision was easy.

 

Living in California, I thought that other Prius buyers were doing it for the same reasons, but I’ve learned it’s always good to know whether you’re really as similar ...

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