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Are homeowners going to take up the Green Deal?
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. There is growing concern among construction professionals that homeowners will not rush to take advantage of the Green Deal.A survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) revealed that … Continue reading
Energy Saving Trust finds ‘trigger points’ to going green
The Energy Saving Trust has conducted a new report, highlighting the ‘trigger points’ of when people are most receptive to hearing energy saving advice and greening up their home. This is largely when homeowners are planning home improvement works and 22 per cent of households are planning just this in the next three years.Indeed, seven … Continue reading
At Eco-Marathon, going for 2,500 mpg–or more
A team works on its vehicle in the 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon. The 2011 edition of the competition kicks off this week in Houston.(Credit: Shell Eco-Marathon) If you’re walking the streets of Houston this week and happen upon a group of very strange, oddly-shaped vehicles, there’s a good chance you’ll have wandered into the future of … Continue reading
If you’re going green, don’t miss this show
INTERVIEW: McAuliffe’s firm hopes Virginians will buy electric cars? It is the new hot product in automotive technology — electric cars were on display at the State Capitol. Could they be the future on roads across America? Read more on NBC 12 Richmond SUNY Orange to host green technologies open house Jan. 19 MIDDLETOWN – … Continue reading
Go Green – Save Green – 125 Secrets – How To Save Money By Going Green
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Honeywell Survey Shows That Americans Chose Comfort Over Saving Money and ‘Going Green’ This Summer
Travel: For skiers, a toasty ride to the top Utah’s fastest-growing ski area is spending millions of dollars to reconfigure the mountain and add North America’s first heated chair lift with a bubble shield that swings over passengers like a pair of orange goggles. Read more on The News Journal New hire jump-starts $1 million … Continue reading
Two Approaches to Going Solar
While there are any number of approaches or mindsets for going solar, here are the that we hear about most often. First, are those who know they want to go solar but who do not want to make any other changes, and second are those who want to reduce their overall energy consumption in addition to … Continue reading
N.J. county going solar with unique financing
Morris County, N.J., plans to install 3.2 megawatts of solar panels on county property roofs with the help of some creative financing, the Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA) announced Wednesday. Self-dubbing it the “Morris Model,” county officials said in a statement that the project was funded with a unique two-prong approach. Part of it will … Continue reading
The Monarch School Earns A+ for Going Green
By Anuradha Shukla, TMCnet Contributor The Monarch School, an education institute in special education programs for children with autism / Asperger’s Syndrome has been awarded with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold certification due to its adaptation of a range of environmental sustainability initiatives. The school’s new Chrysalis building, the first special education facility in … Continue reading
Australia going smart-grid
Newcastle has already installed new street lamps like these along its harbor to reduce energy use. Soon they’ll be regulated by a smart grid. (Credit:City of Newcastle/Newcastle City Council Electrical Services) Newcastle, in the state of New South Wales, will be the first Australian city to move onto a smart grid in what the government … Continue reading