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.

With winter approaching, Virginia residents step up efforts to increase efficiency

1 Nov, 2012

As recent weather phenomena has demonstrated, the change of the seasons can bring unexpected and costly hardships to homeowners who aren’t prepared for the worst.

Sleek new townhouses bring energy efficiency to low-income Philadelphians

30 Oct, 2012

Philadelphia is a major city that has gone to great lengths in showcasing the benefits of energy efficiency.

New development is completely energy positive in downtown Boston

30 Oct, 2012

In an attempt to make properties that are not only environmentally friendly but also affordable for lower-income residents, a Boston area home developer is looking to create a series of new residences that will actually produce more energy than they consume.

New development is completely energy positive in downtown Boston

29 Oct, 2012

The idea behind the new development is that, because the homes have no impact on the power grid and actually create energy, residents can maintain the properties at a low cost.

Energy efficient home improvements more popular than ever

25 Oct, 2012

According to a new report from Forbes Magazine, the market for home decor has only ramped up over the past decade despite the unsteady economy.

Innovative new lighting system makes for greener living

24 Oct, 2012

With more and more tech companies releasing new products like advanced tablet computers and multi-function handheld phones, it was only a matter of time before these technologies got integrated into controlling the utilities inside your home.

Major contribution helps fund lighting project at New York college

23 Oct, 2012

An alumnus of Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York has made one of the biggest contributions to the school’s endowment in its more than 100-year history.

Pittsburgh emerging as hub for energy innovation

22 Oct, 2012

The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University is poised to become a national leader in the field of alternative energy following a recently announced partnership with several area colleges.