Last week if you missed the event, Skyline Innovations and Greenavise unveiled the regions largest solar thermal project to date  and District Council Members Jim Graham & Mary M. Cheh both came out to announce to the community the District’s commitment to renewable energy applications and energy efficiency on a broad scale for the District. [...]

Solar Energy – More Affordable Than You Think! Kelly Jennings and Fritz Hubig When looking to make large purchases, most people focus on the sticker price.  This has been one of the greatest challenges to overcome when trying to pitch green energy to individuals.  But, what about all of the positives that come with such [...]

The summer attic; it’s hot. Really hot. 140 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes hotter. Boilers attached to your radiators make water cooler than this for heating. So getting that heat out of your attic should prevent some of it from heating your house and should decrease your air conditioning bills, right?

It depends. As with all real situations, there are circumstances under which an attic fan works and others under which it increases rather than decreases your bills. So, before you spend $500 wiring up a fan, let’s review.

Home Perfection Contracting LLC, a trusted local builder, has announced it will begin construction on Mantua Hill’s first sustainable home this month. The plans are drawn and permits are approved. The to-be-built home is already on the market, looking for a buyer to come to the table in time to customize finishes to their liking. The spec project will be built with or without a buyer, and is scheduled to be completed around March of 2011.