By Shelley Cohen. The 2013 Green Inaugural Ball will bring together diverse groups from among the energy, environment, conservation, and clean-tech communities. The attendees are among those on the front … Read more
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My Home Energy Audit: Finding Treasures in the Attic
It has been on our family’s “honey-do” list for years – a home energy audit. With few dollars to spend, and limited understanding of home construction, we wanted to know … Read more
Smarter than Smart Meters: A New Approach to Building Energy Management
Imagine that you have just returned to the US after living for many years in a remote part of the world with little connection to the news of the day. … Read more
Taking Efficiency Off-Campus
In a state that consistently finishes last in state rankings for energy efficiency, Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) is training rising carpenters and construction workers to be leaders in their field. … Read more
Turning Junk Mail Into Concrete
By Maryruth Belsey Priebe Students Kim, Shana and Emily set papercrete blocks as part of a workshop at Coconino Community College. (Joe Costion) Students of the University of … Read more
In Every Season, White is the New Green
Want an effective tool to fight global warming? Try a can of paint. As the director of facilities at Radford University can tell you, the most powerful and elegant … Read more
University of Florida Strives to Surpass LEED
For universities serious about reducing their carbon footprint, compact fluorescent light bulbs just won’t cut it. Many are starting, quite literally, from the ground up, building highly efficient dorms, classrooms … Read more
Student Fees Drive Campus Retrofits
It often takes more than a dedicated student club or well-intentioned administrator to transform campus operations, particularly when it comes to sustainability and energy efficiency. Rather, campus-wide commitment can be … Read more
