Republished for 2017 How does one quantify the value of Earth? In essence, we already do – we call it economic systems and development. According to Wikipedia, the definition of an economic system is a system of production and exchange … Read More
**UPDATED FOR 2016 GUIDELINES** Dozens of solar installation companies, such as SolarCity and SunRun, have sprung up in recent years, cashing in on the solar energy wave. “Save $$! Lock in your utility rate!” Technically they are known as solar … Read More
Earth Day, originally conceived by peace activist John McConnell in 1969, was first celebrated on March 21, 1970, to coincide and venerate the first day of spring. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded a new Earth Day a month later as … Read More
When it comes to high-performance building mitigating investment risk, most real estate finance investors and mortgage companies don’t get it. In fact, many lenders tend to discount (undervalue) green-high-performance projects and consider them risky investments. Antiquated lending and appraisal guideline … Read More
The climate change definition is a very loose and often ambiguous term that confuses many people. Climate change polarized conversations have been debated for centuries. On the one hand, it covers pretty much any earth related catastrophe and/ or unusual … Read More
As we find ourselves in a new year, we are filled with new found hope and possibilities. For those engaged in the high-performance building market, all of our pioneering efforts are being realized and a sustaining future is now possible. … Read More
Lending institutions (and most of corporate America) tend to forget about the “art” of cultivating ‘trustworthy’ relationships and setting appropriate expectations with their customers and teams. Why is this so important? There are two ultimate reasons to consider how … Read More