Rhode Island’s energy-efficient initiatives also help fuel their economy

13 Dec, 2012

Organizations, individuals and states across the country are continuing to increase their efforts to adopt energy-efficient homes and buildings, and advocacy groups are taking notice.

Can you guess which celebrities have energy-efficient homes?

12 Dec, 2012

Energy-efficient homes aren’t just for people looking to save money on their monthly utility bills. In fact, dozens of celebrities have been adopting a variety of green technologies for their very own properties.

Students at Maryland college collaborate with alternative energy manufacturer for solar power initiatives

11 Dec, 2012

A northwestern Maryland college is getting an exciting opportunity to partner with a leading provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar system solutions to collaborate on new energy-efficient projects.

Infant diagnosed with upper respiratory infection due to post-Hurricane Sandy mold infestation

10 Dec, 2012

As we reported a few weeks ago, East Coast residents affected by Hurricane Sandy have been dealing with mold infestations that are threatening their physical health

“Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition” features brand new energy-efficient home

7 Dec, 2012

As part of its series of special holiday episodes, designers from the ABC reality television program, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” collaborated with architects and builders to create an energy-efficient home for a family in Bastrop County, Texas.

Alabama parents concerned about presence of mold and asbestos in Montevallo Elementary School

6 Dec, 2012

Parents of more than 70 students from Montevallo Elementary School in Alabama take mold and asbestos seriously, and have pulled their children from attending class until they feel the buildings is safer, reports local news source AL.com.

Washington D.C. unveils Empowerhouse, a new energy-efficient house designed to consume 90 percent less energy than the average home

5 Dec, 2012

As part of an ongoing effort to promote the benefits of sustainable living, students from Parsons The New School of Design and Stevens Institute of Technology teamed up to build Empowerhouse, an affordable, energy-efficient home.

In Maryland, hotel executives and investors recognize the benefits of LEED-certified properties

4 Dec, 2012

All across the country, people are discovering the advantages of energy-efficient homes and buildings, realizing firsthand that it’s not only the environment that benefits from this shift in thinking.

Rebates and incentives can cut costs of upgrading to energy-efficient homes nearly in half

3 Dec, 2012

All around the country, homeowners are beginning to understand firsthand just how cost-effective it is to make energy-efficient changes to their homes.

Empire State Building goes green with new display of LED light bulbs

30 Nov, 2012

As people across the country continue to embrace environmentally friendly lifestyles, it’s no wonder that “The City That Never Sleeps” is making efforts to promote energy-efficiency throughout its lively, densely-populated streets.