Biofuel as Renewable Energy Resource to Homeowners?
Pollution is getting worse as time pass and we are already suffering from its negative effects. The harsh weather conditions, climate “weirdness” and the large hole of the ozone layer…
Why We Need to Redefine Green Building into 4 Easy to Understand Elements
Ever wonder how long we’ve been trying to define “Green Building?” I first heard the term in 2005 and thought, as a residential contractor, I should probably explore the concept,…
Solar Costs are Falling, But What about the Energy Payback?
The cost of a residential solar system has come down 33% since 2008 improving financial payback1. However, have you ever asked yourself about the energy payback of the solar panels? Energy payback…
3 Green Lighting Tips Beyond the Obvious
Most advice out there on efficient lighting simply states what you already know: switch to LEDs or CFLs, embrace natural light, look for the Energy Star logo, yada yada. We…
The Fab Five: Best Low-Maintenance Flowers For Your California Garden
A home garden is a popular way to build value and comfort into a house and outdoor space. What better way to sit back and relax at the end of…
A Link Between Environmentally Conscious Lifestyle and Added Happiness?
For the uninitiated, living an ecologically friendly lifestyle may seem like a hassle, another chore to be added to the list of things to do every day. Being careful with…
Announcing: Green Energy Match – We’re So Close!
Use Less Energy and Earn 70% OFF Coupons Once in a while there comes a program that sucks creative juices out of its designers dry and delivers something we can…
3 Steps to Finance Green Improvements Through Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)
Living green has many great advantages but we all know it can come at a cost. Often times we just can’t afford to make those energy efficient retrofits to our…
Green Nerd’s Mini Guide to Energy Star Rating and Efficient Appliances
When an appliance is powered by electricity, it simply means carbon is being burnt. Today, people are gaining a wider understanding of the importance of energy consumption and it has…
3 Surprising Benefits of New Prefabricated Eco-Friendly Homes
Prefabricated homes aren’t really that new of a concept in the building market. For many decades now, modular prefabricated homes have been built and sold as a less expensive alternative…