Green Living and other home improvements
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Fiscal cliff deal protects home energy benefits
Aaayaaahhhhhhhh! That was the sound of the nation falling off the fiscal cliff for a few hours before a deal was reached just after the new year. Yayyyyyy! That was the sound of relieved homeowners who are planning… More >>
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6 green renovation trends for 2013
Last year's Hurricane Sandy awakened the conscience of America and quickly ignited the conversation about transitioning to a clean energy economy and to smarter, more resilient homes and buildings. We can look forward… More >>
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Energy-saving tips for Christmas
It's not just the cold weather that causes your electric bill to jump. Christmas lights, out-of-town guests, and stupid thermostats can all jack your bill. Come January you get that post-holiday energy hangover when… More >>
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The climate cliff: too much carbon, too little time
They tell me I'm preaching to the choir but I seldom hear the singing. We know that energy-efficient home improvements will save us money. We know that simple energy improvements to our homes will make us more cozy,… More >>
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Light bulbs George Jetson never dreamed of
With over 1,000 vendors at the USGBC's Greenbuild International Expo and Conference there was no shortage of exciting technology to improve comfort while lowering energy bills. But there was one cool game-changing product… More >>
