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 […]
Green News 8.23.10 Smart Meters to Wastewater Rocket Science
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 […]
Green News for 6.27.2010: Urine, Carbon Nanotubes, and LCD Waste Uses
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 Industry, Panacea or Toxic Destroyer of America?
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 […]
PSEG, EEI Award Recipient, Aggressively Combates Climate Control
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 […]
Solar Windows by Pythagoras Solar Seek to Achieve Net Zero Buildings
Update 1/5/2018. Sadly, this company is no longer in business. 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? […]
How To Choose a Solar Installer
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 […]
Competence: The Next Phase of Solar.
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 […]
