Can solar paint power up your house? The Notre Dame’s Center for Nano Science and Technology (NDnano) research team unveiled “Sun-Believable,” which may change the face of solar someday. Before you start thinking about repainting your house, the paint is a work in progress. According to the team, the research showed the paint only had a [...]
The University of Illinois designed The Re_Home for the 2011 Solar Decathlon with disaster response in mind. It is a very adaptable, flexible space to accommodate different family situations. Why a disaster response house? The state is prone to destructive tornadoes. The beauty of the house is that two modular components of the Re_Home can be transported on one trailer. In addition, the solar [...]
Attending the 2011 collegiate Solar Decathlon in Washington DC this year was a dream come true. Nineteen domestic and international college teams competed to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that were cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The solar decathlon goal was to build a home under 1000 square feet and $350,000. At $350 a square foot, the cost to go [...]
The WindMade label is the newest label to enter the overcrowded green certificates and labels field. However, as the name implies, this label is geared towards acknowledging corporations that power their business with wind. In addition, the label is backed by quantifiable standards and accounting methods to insure consumer transparency. To see a brief overview [...]
Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing David Chisholm of A.O. Smith about their line of efficient water heaters. What makes A.O. Smith’s water heater product line so unique is the variety they offer: ultra-efficient (gas or electric), tankless, solar or a hybrid water heater. As David explained, A.O. Smith is committed to finding [...]
I am a huge fan of One Block off the Grid which provide group discounts for solar installations. (See here if group discounts are availabe in your town.) But what if you don’t want to spend a chunk of upfront change on system but want the benefits? The Company now offers the same group savings through [...]
With energy bills soaring and the poor economy, the costs of solar energy systems may be beyond the reach of many businesses and municipalities. As
This week my email box was on steroids. Lots of green goodness in this news round-up. I would gather to say this list of articles is one of my most eclectic mix to boot ranging from Xerox’s new recycling program to the hidden dangers of tattoo ink. Sprinkled with the new Nike eco-design tool, Toxic Toys R US, and [...]
The other day I was looking for a product to help a client whose historic building was suffering from increased cooling costs since heat was being retained in its brick facade. I searched to find out how historic buildings were built to combat heat gain problems in the summer since so many older buildings were [...]
Photo by Fernando de Sousa. This week we have a large list of green news which is sure to excite and be dazzle you. Conflict-Free’ Electronics Bundled in Financial Reform Law Nanotech coatings can enhance electricity output from wastewater Foursquare Coming to a Search Engine Near You? GE and 4 VC Partners Offer $200M to [...]
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