Colorado flooding disaster brings potential for mold outbreak

30 Sep, 2013

Unprecedented levels of flooding struck Colorado earlier this month, leaving eight people dead and countless more with damaged, if not destroyed, homes.

Experts predict North Atlantic Hurricane Season about to peak

27 Sep, 2013

Before you start preparing your home for the upcoming fall hurricane season, make sure that you have a Virginia or Maryland home inspector visit your property to tell you where you face the biggest threats of toxic mold and what you can do to alleviate it should there already be a presence in your home.

The future of energy efficiency is already here

26 Sep, 2013

Citing data from the U.S. Department of Energy, news outlet Greentech Media breaks down three of the major categories in which Americans are currently seeing the strongest growth in eco-friendly living.

Shaheen-Portman amendment receives ACEEE backing

25 Sep, 2013

The State Energy Race to the Top Initiative, was ranked by ACEEE as number one in cost-benefit to U.S. taxpayers and second in its ability to potentially save costs for utility customers.

Green buildings may lead to greater productivity at work

24 Sep, 2013

A new study from Michigan State University (MSU) reveals that going green may have another, mental perk to it – specifically, that green buildings can reduce stress and promote greater productivity.

Home buyers split on energy efficiency

23 Sep, 2013

As energy efficiency gains more popularity and support among Americans, the subject of owning energy efficient homes of their own has left many potential home buyers split.

Net-zero, energy-efficient house built in Washington, D.C.

20 Sep, 2013

Washington, D.C., can now claim to have its own net-zero energy house, recently constructed in the Petworth neighborhood.

Washington D.C. among country’s top 10 most energy efficient cities

18 Sep, 2013

The first-ever ACEEE score card placed Washington D.C. seventh on a list of 34 major American cities for energy efficiency.

Connecticut town hosting presentation on importance of home inspections

17 Sep, 2013

Virginia homeowners luckily don’t have to relocate to Connecticut in order to take advantage of these energy-saving and cost-cutting services.

Bipartisan energy efficiency bill hits delay in Senate

16 Sep, 2013

Although last week it was reported that the long-gestating bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act was finally poised to enter debate, and possible passage into law, by the Senate, a new report indicates that the legislation may be held up further.