Weather conditions in Midwest could worsen radon levels in homes

4 Mar, 2013

According to a recent article in The Kansas City Star, weather predictions in the Midwest have health officials worried about radon levels in people’s homes.

Energy-efficient ways to keep your home cool as the warm weather approaches

1 Mar, 2013

You should keep these energy-saving tips in mind for the spring and summer.

Mold exposure in Miami apartment building reportedly making elderly residents sick

28 Feb, 2013

The situation is so bad that NBC 6 took the tenants’ grievances to Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro, who issued a formal complaint to the county.

A look at a few energy-efficient upgrades that qualify for 2012 tax credits

27 Feb, 2013

As you’re filing your taxes this season, don’t forget that you may be eligible for a number of federal tax credits for energy-efficient upgrades you made in your home over the last year.

Washington highway to feature LED bulbs

26 Feb, 2013

On Friday, February 22, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) published a press release announcing that it will be replacing highway lighting on US 101 west of Olympia with LED bulbs.

New program in Florida helps low-income residents weatherize their homes

25 Feb, 2013

Flagler County in the eastern part of Florida has recently joined a program funded by Florida PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) that aims to bring energy efficiency to low-income residents.

Ann Arbor maintenance facility’s LED bulbs to reduce energy costs by 60 percent

22 Feb, 2013

The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, recently announced its plan to install 45 LED light fixtures in the parking lot of a city maintenance facility.

Don’t overlook these simple and effective energy-saving strategies

21 Feb, 2013

A recent article from Business Insider presents some suggestions for homeowners hoping to save energy.

Home buyers want energy-efficient features first and foremost, says survey

20 Feb, 2013

Existing home owners who have been thinking about investing in green technology will be happy to hear that, according to the NAHB’s survey, one of the main features buyers seek out is energy efficiency.

Volunteers help low-income New Orleans residents save money with energy-efficient homes

19 Feb, 2013

Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization that rehabilitates houses for low-income homeowners, has recently teamed up with energy cooperatives across the United States, as well as a number of volunteers, to help residents in New Orleans weatherize their properties.