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 [...]
renewable energy
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 [...]
Photo by Fernando de Sousa. Here are the green links for this week! I have to say, the news get more interesting every week. In the links are articles ranging from the environmental impact of nuclear, introduction of new electric/hybrid cars to how LCD waste could prevent bacterial infections. What is this world going to [...]
Natural gas has been described by many as the cleaner and cheaper energy alternative. But, is this really true? Josh Fox, the filmmaker behind Gasland look at the dark side of the natural gas industry as he traces hydraulic fracturing across 34 states. Believe me. It isn’t pretty. To get a glimpse of what Fox [...]
On June 14, 2010, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), a New Jersey utility, was the recipient of the 2010 Edison Award presented by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI.) Watch PSEG’s submission video of how they are grabbing climate change by the tail and never letting go. Now, for those of you who know PSEG as [...]
Anna, another solar post? I am sorry. Solar is just so sexy I can’t stand it. And when you drape it all over a tall skyscraper well, let’s just say, it makes me feel all tingly. So, what makes Pythagoras Solar so amazing cool? Watch the below video and see why this innovative window product [...]
Photo by US Army Environmental Command This article is Part II of a series by Mark Yarbough, providing sage advice about picking the right company if you decide to install solar on your buildings. See Part I, “Competence: the Next Phase of Solar .” He is a member of the City Council of Perris, California. He [...]
Photo by Jeremy Levine Designs Welcome guest poster, Mark Yarbough, providing sage advice about picking the right company if you decide to install solar on your buildings. He is a member of the City Council of Perris, California. He is also the owner of a Volvo repair shop. His city went solar two years ago [...]
Photo by Fernando de Sousa. I don’t know what got into everyone this week, but my email box was jammed with interesting green news. Is it Spring? New clothes? Lost Weight? New Love Interest? A recent Hook-up? Heck, I have no idea, but get a cup of Joe, tea or tap water (forget the [...]
Here we go again in the NJ legislature. Another cut, more businesses leave the state. This cut may be the biggest loss to New Jersey. Clean Energy, which would promote jobs not take away jobs. Think more tax revenues. I received the following email for Environment New Jersey. I urge all my Garden State readers to take [...]
