Michigan named most improved in energy efficiency

4 Jan, 2012

While Michigan has a ways to go to earn that distinction, the state has made significant gains of its own regarding energy saving techniques.

Hawaii leads nation in energy efficiency

3 Jan, 2012

Hawaii plans for 70 percent of its public buildings to rely on green energy by 2030.

Christmas morning house fire in Connecticut kills five

29 Dec, 2011

Local officials could not confirm that the house, which was built in 1895, was outfitted with smoke detectors.

Brittany Murphy’s mother alleges mold responsible for daughter’s death

28 Dec, 2011

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office originally ruled the primary cause of both deaths to be pneumonia, and it did not find any evidence of mold exposure.

Consumers embracing basic tenets of green lifestyle

27 Dec, 2011

Consumers appear to be embracing improvements through energy-efficient appliances and CFL bulbs – 65 percent of consumers claimed to have used both regularly.

Pennsylvania law reduces electricity load statewide

23 Dec, 2011

All but one state utility company was able to accomplish goals set by Act 129.

Chicago eatery named greenest restaurant in America

22 Dec, 2011

Business owners do not have to go to such lengths to achieve energy efficiency, but a commercial inspection can reveal simple measures that can save an owner money.

Skylights can heat, illuminate homes naturally

21 Dec, 2011

A home inspection service can assist a homeowner in determining how best to integrate a skylight into a home before tax credits are due to expire in 2012.

Home inspection may reveal best ways to boost home value

20 Dec, 2011

Sellers should contact a home inspection company if they want to determine what repairs could be made to increase the value of their home.

CFL bulbs could have competition beginning in 2012 after all

19 Dec, 2011

The last-minute change effectively reverses a 2007 law that would have banished incandescent light bulbs from the shelves of American merchants.