“Green building seems to be insulated from the recession and is growing.” The value of Green construction increased five-fold from $10 billion in 2005 to as much as $49 billion this year and could triple by 2013 to nearly $150 billion according to McGraw Hill’s 2009 Green Outlook study. This includes existing homeowners who continue [...]

“Changes in certification process get ‘green’ light” Pacific Business News (Honolulu) The U.S. Green Building Council is changing its certification process for green buildings through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program (LEED). A 30-day online public comment period ended June 22, and the new version, dubbed LEED 2009, is slated to debut in [...]

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency are presently the most powerful tools in our transition to a clean energy future. As depicted in the Energy Pyramid, renewable energy is an important piece of our energy future, but the largest opportunities are currently in energy conservation and efficiency. There are many excellent resources for those researching these [...]

Test Yourself below to see how efficient you are with your own water use. Follow the link to 100 Ways to Conserve Water Here are a few samples #1. Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. #2. Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are [...]