Rebate program encourages Marylanders to start thinking about winter

15 Nov, 2012

Maryland residents now have more reason than ever to give energy efficiency a chance, as the state government is offering incentives to get homeowners to think green before the arrival of cold winter weather.

Virginia resident wins funding for an energy efficient home makeover

14 Nov, 2012

In Alexandria, Virginia, an unsuspecting homeowner was the recipient of a $3,000 prize after overhauling her house to increase its energy efficiency before the coming winter months.

Maryland apartment complex receives LEED Gold Certification

13 Nov, 2012

The first apartment building in Montgomery County, Maryland to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Gold Certification has been completed in Silver Springs.

Historic Maryland theater benefits from $2 million renovation

13 Nov, 2012

The Avalon Theater on Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland is a local institution that, until recently, had been in a serious state of disrepair.

Maryland students learning the benefits of sustainable living on Fall 2012 STEM Day

9 Nov, 2012

By learning how to save energy, Fulton Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland is raising money that will go toward creating a better learning environment.

Solar panels from Big D electric endure despite Hurricane Sandy

8 Nov, 2012

Maryland-based solar energy company Big D Electric faced a huge challenge last week when the damaging winds and punishing rains of Hurricane Sandy battered the Delmarva Peninsula.

New laws, initiatives help Philadelphia become leader in energy efficiency

7 Nov, 2012

Philadelphia is currently benefiting from a host of energy efficient programs that will lower utility bills in commercial buildings throughout the city.

Energy efficiency more than just a fad, according to new reports

6 Nov, 2012

Real estate analysts across the country are noticing a rising trend in the number of homeowners looking to take advantage of energy efficiency to make their homes more cost-efficient.

Grant program enacted to help West Virginians prepare their homes for winter

5 Nov, 2012

Winter is still more than a month away, but West Virginia has already felt the effects of a freak autumnal blizzard brought on last week by remnants of Hurricane Sandy.

Ohio career center gets generous donation to upgrade facilities

2 Nov, 2012

Thanks to generous donations of both time and money on the behalf of almost 100 Home Depot employees last month, the Struthers, Ohio AMVETS Post 44 Career Center was given an energy efficient renovation at no cost to to the veterans who use the building.