Tag: efficiency

Here’s a story about Jigar Shah, long-term friend and colleague, and how he finds himself in a position within the U.S. Department of Energy to make loans totaling hundreds of billions of dollars to companies in cleantech. As the director …

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Whether you want to sell your property or just improve it so that you can enjoy your time here even more, sustainable outdoor home improvements are the best way to go. These will definitely attract everybody’s attention and make your …

From Guest Blogger Mike Johnston: Five Sustainable Outdoor Home Improvements Built to Last Read More »

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In recent years, Fortune 500 companies have been actively exploring ways to make their business operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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Getting your hands dirty and providing your own food or other products sounds as the epitome of sustainable and green movement. Alas, greenhouses are not as green as we believe them to be. Remember the greenhouse effect? The same principle …

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Many homeowners have gone to great lengths to lower their utility bills and to make their home greener. For example, you may have already switched to energy-saving light bulbs.

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If you compare how humans and animals interact with their environments it is astonishing. Animals tend to take care of the place they call home whereas land inhabited by humans can easily be left in ruins. Unfortunately, human interactions with …

From Guest Blogger Kara Masterson: A Greener Globe–Four Ways Americans Can Promote a Healthier Environment Read More »

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In some parts of the world, winter is coming to an end, while in other parts it is yet to come and bring colder temperatures. However, no matter on which hemisphere you live, it’s always good to know some heating …

From Guest Blogger Amelia Atkins: Easy and Efficient Ways to Cut Your Home’s Heating Bill Read More »

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When it comes to running a business, there are fewer line items larger than the simple cost of running your office. Or, as your budget would have you believe, the complicated cost.

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With the temperatures dropping down closer to zero it is time to be mindful about winter heating bills. Costs for heating up the house slowly go up as the demand for electricity and heating increases due to colder temperatures and …

From Guest Blogger Bara Sykorova: Actionable Steps to Save Energy in Wintertime Read More »

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Home energy is costly for consumers. The average American household spends about $2,100 per year on energy bills. Creating a green home truly revolves around the idea of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Reducing energy consumption is an important way to …

From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Green Tactics Five Tips for Conserving Energy in Your Home Read More »

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