All Posts

Go Back

Comments1




  • Facebook
  • Buzz Up
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • DZone It!
  • NewsVine
  • Blinklist
  • Furl it!

A Peach of an Energy Code

gas-furnace-water-heater The state of Georgia is breaking new ground when it comes to building codes. A new set of regulations may not sound too exciting on the surface, but consider the potential impacts: Lower energy bills, less energy used, and less pollution emitted into the environment. Read on, no matter what state you’re in.

The new Georgia energy codes, due to take effect on Jan. 1, 2011, are the result of work done by a group called the Georgia ...

Full Story

Comments0




  • Facebook
  • Buzz Up
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • DZone It!
  • NewsVine
  • Blinklist
  • Furl it!

Obama Gives Solar Industry $2 Billion Boost

roof-solar-panels Saturday, when you and I were wrestling other shoppers for hot dog buns, Obama announced that two solar energy companies will get $2 billion from the Department of Energy to kick-start the U.S. solar industry:

Full Story

Comments1




  • Facebook
  • Buzz Up
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • DZone It!
  • NewsVine
  • Blinklist
  • Furl it!

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 ...

Full Story

Comments2



  • Facebook
  • Buzz Up
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • DZone It!
  • NewsVine
  • Blinklist
  • Furl it!

Is Boulder, CO Facing A New School Problem With Old School Thinking?

The Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine posted articles on how Boulder, CO, a relatively progressive environmental city, is trying to stop their citizens from being armchair activists.

“Since 2006, Boulder has subsidized about 750 home energy audits. Even after the subsidy, the audits cost each homeowner up to $200, so only the most committed signed up. Still, follow-up surveys found half didn't implement even the simplest recommendations, despite incentives such as discounts on energy-efficient bulbs and rebates for attic ...

Full Story

Comments1




  • Facebook
  • Buzz Up
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • Del.icio.us
  • Reddit
  • DZone It!
  • NewsVine
  • Blinklist
  • Furl it!

Home Star program

greenlight

About a month ago we did a short post about the proposed Cash for Caulkers program by President Obama. Today we have a couple updates on the program.

  1. The Cash for Caulkers bill is formally called the Home Star program, which is part of the short term jobs bill to create new greener jobs and provide incentives for homeowners/contractors to perform work which will improve home energy efficiency.
  2. This bill is still pending (must be passed by Congress and signed ...

Full Story

Blog hosted by ORCSWeb on behalf of Microsoft