green living

Solar-Reflective Roofing 1 Feb 2012, 2:53 am
CertainTeed. The company offers among the best color matches for traditional roofing colors in its Landmark Solaris solar-reflective asphalt roofing shingle, which can reduce a roof’s summertime te. […]
New + Notable 31 Jan 2012, 2:31 am
Water-conserving kitchen aerators, a “learning” thermostat, and more.
Geothermal System 25 Jan 2012, 3:24 am
Climatemaster. The Tranquility 22 Digital series geothermal system has one of the smallest footprints in the industry, making it ideal for retrofit projects or installation in tight spaces, the compa. […]
Solar Roofing System from Certainteed 25 Jan 2012, 2:55 am
The Apollo solar roofing system for asphalt shingle roofs is made up of lightweight modules that use silicon solar cells to convert sunlight to electricity to generate up to 52 watts per module.

President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings 6 Dec 2011, 9:49 am
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years. These investments will save billions in. […]
Building Owners Expect Energy Price Spike, Target 12% Energy Reduction 17 Jun 2011, 2:03 pm
Eighty percent of building owners expect double-digit energy price increases over the next year, which has prompted an average energy reduction target of 12 percent, according to a report published on. […]
Landlords Under Fire 1 Mar 2011, 11:11 am
(Published in The Wall Street Journal, March 1, 2011) Click here for PDF version By MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL The City Council plans on Wednesday to approve legislation that would stiffen penalties for land. […]

USGBC Announces Top 10 States for LEED Buildings 3 Feb 2012, 12:07 pm
The District of Columbia tops the list with 31.5 square feet of LEED-certified space per capita.
Report Shows Environmental Benefits of Retrofits 3 Feb 2012, 11:59 am
A recent study by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preservation Green Lab shows that retrofits of existing projects are nearly always greener than new construction projects.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Solar Decathlon Teams and Venue 27 Jan 2012, 4:34 am
The solar-powered housing competition moves to the West Coast, and adds teams from Prague and Vienna.
Building Organizations Make Energy-Efficiency Recommendations to Obama Administration 26 Jan 2012, 2:20 am
A new report advises the Obama administration on how it can advance energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings without introducing new legislation.