Independence Day – New Meaning for Sustainability America’s fight for independence and freedom from oppression has long been our greatest legacy. In order to continue our heritage, we should also consider sustainability as a critical path to achieving our … Read More
Once upon a time we hunted and gathered our food; we made our fire from rubbing two sticks together; and we pretty much relied on the sun, rain and nature to provide all that we needed to sustain life. Fast … 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
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
Conservatives and a few of the nation’s largest utilities companies are gathering momentum to roll back Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) in several states. Their efforts stem from concern over net-energy payments made to utility customers who produce excess renewable (solar) … Read More
What were you doing 40 years ago? If you were an adult, you were driving a car that averaged 13 miles per gallon of gas, and the gas cost roughly 36 cents per gallon— that is, until October 1973, when … 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
Small scale solar energy installations are gaining in popularity, and the big utility companies are scared. Thanks to a practice called net metering, some consumers generate their own power via solar panels, and sell the excess power back to the … Read More
The 1973 and 1979 Oil and Energy Crisis caused major havoc and brought national attention to how fragile and energy dependent we had become. Gas prices skyrocketed, lines at gas stations caused rioting, and winter was harsh for many families … Read More