Future Home: Green Upgrades Becoming The Norm
With California leading the way mandating all new residential construction meet strict “net zero emissions” standards beginning in 2020, the home of the future is almost here.
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Ready For A New Solar Roof?
Forward Labs and Solar Frontier are two of the companies challenging Tesla’s dominance in the nascent solar roof technology market…
Washington DC Clean Energy Plan Leads the Way
The Clean Energy DC plan aims to reduce energy use 50% by 2032 while increasing renewables to supply 50% of Washington, DC’s needs in that same period.
6 Materials to Avoid in an Eco-Friendly Home
When you begin building or remodeling a home, you can choose materials that won’t create lasting harm to ecosystems or your family’s health…
Top Reasons For A Green Remodel In 2016
When it comes time to remodel your home, why not go green these days. Making repairs, investing to sell, and investing to save all the rage this year.
What advantages do vertical farms have over traditional gardens and farms?
Dear EarthTalk: What advantages do so-called “vertical farms” have over traditional gardens and farms? Sylvia Pleasant, Washington, DC When Dickson Despommier’s book The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century was first published, there were no vertical farms. Now, it’s an exciting movement […]
Is solar power cost-competitive with the grid yet?
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that the price of getting solar panels installed on a home is lower than ever, but has it gotten to the point anywhere in the U.S. where it’s actually cheaper than traditional grid power yet? — Lester Milstein, Boston, MA Rooftop solar panels on have always been the province of well-to-do, […]