Vermont governor approves energy efficiency legislation

18 Jun, 2013

On June 17, Governor Peter Shumlin signed three bills into law, all with the purpose of improving means to energy efficiency and access to clean energy across the state.

Massachusetts police department hampered by mold

17 Jun, 2013

Mold growth isn’t just an aesthetic issue, it can be a serious health problem that makes living or working around it difficult, if not impossible.

‘Passive’ energy efficient homes gaining popularity in U.S.

14 Jun, 2013

With energy efficiency growing increasingly important to American homeowners, more developers and consumers are starting to turn to passive homes.

If your house is making you sick, schedule a home inspection

13 Jun, 2013

For the health conscious among us, it’s easy to stay vigilant on all the conventional ways we may get sick: germs, dust, pollen, spoiled food and so forth. But there is a strong possibility that your house itself may contain some harmful irritants that can lead to poor health – and you may not even be aware of it.

Study: Americans in general are making great strides in energy efficiency

12 Jun, 2013

A new study has shown that Americans across the board have made significant and consistent improvements towards energy efficiency, and poised for even more positive growth in this area in the near future.

Stamford partners with CEFIA to make energy efficiency improvements

11 Jun, 2013

On Wednesday, June 5, Stamford, Connecticut, Mayor Michael Pavia announced that the Connecticut city was partnering with a state agency, the Clean Energy Finance Investment Authority (CEFIA), to work towards energy efficiency improvements, aimed particularly at the city’s older buildings.

Study: Connection between energy efficient homes and better mortgage borrowers

10 Jun, 2013

More specifically, the study finds homeowners with fewer and lower energy expenses prove to be better mortgage borrowers, with lowers risks of delinquency or default.

Senate bill could provide loans for energy efficient homes

7 Jun, 2013

A Senate bill reintroduced on Thursday, June 6, could increase incentives for real estate buyers looking for energy efficient homes.

Avoid potential expensive pitfalls with a home inspection

6 Jun, 2013

For homeowners who either look at their property as an investment or simply want to keep their house in the best possible living condition for their own pleasure, the importance of a home inspection cannot be overstated.

Study: Utility companies are punished and not rewarded for energy efficiency

5 Jun, 2013

Energy efficiency at home isn’t just a financial consideration, but an environmental one, too. According to a new study, one of the current problems facing advocates of energy efficiency is that the utility companies providing power to residences are not rewarded but instead punished for trying to take more eco-friendly paths in energy consumption.