Two projects out on the West Coast are the first to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification in a program launched by the International Living Future Institute in late 2011 (see “Net-Zero Certification Spins Off from Living Building Challenge,” EBNNov. 2011). Both …Read the Rest
Just One Green Action a Day Does Matter !
Not sure where this poster came from but it hits home, take action and make a difference……………. Click header to …Read the Rest
WSJ ~ American’s Garbage Glut Growing and Costing $$$.
Wall Street Journal, Grappling With a Garbage Glut, April 14th, 2012. American’s need to pay attention to their trash. American …Read the Rest
Consider “How to Reduce Utility Usage First” in New Home Construction.
By David Popoff. When planning on building a new home one should look at how to reduce usage of …Read the Rest
Get Your GREEN Score Card at PracticallyGreen.com
by David Popoff. How green are you with your lifestyle and home? At the Practically Green website you can take …Read the Rest
Asbestos Materials and Blower Door Tests.
Clarification on Blower Door Testing in the presence of Asbestos containing materials. Blower door depressurization tests many not be performed …Read the Rest
Free Webinars for Energy Star Homes.
On Thursday March 22, 2012 learn the basics of what makes a home ENERGY STAR 2012 version 3 and how …Read the Rest
Solar Cost in Your State.
by one block off the grid. Check out this poster on average costs of solar power in your state. Click …Read the Rest
Zero Energy Seattle Townhomes Earn WaterSense Label.
by Jennifer Goodman @ EcoHome. The newly completed 10-unit zHome community, the first multifamily development in the country to earn …Read the Rest
Comparing Global Green Build Rating Systems.
BY Richard Reed, Anita Bilos, Sara Wilkinson, and Karl-Werner Schulte This paper undertakes an international comparison of global sustainability tools …Read the Rest
Balance between construction cost and energy performance.
by michael maines @ greenbuildingadvisor.com The discussion group is a mix of people from many professions and backgrounds, so asking for …Read the Rest