Lin | January 4, 2010
The EPA is sponsoring a video contest entitled “Our Planet, Our Stuff, Our Choice” with a theme of “Individual Action In Your Community”, about how the stuff you use every day impacts your environment, your community, and the planet. They want to see the impact of your actions to help the environment, with a focus [...]
Lin | March 28, 2009
In general, the answer is yes. Most CFLs are a significant improvement over current incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, both in duration and environmental impact. As with any new technology, there are some issues, but most of these will be overcome with time. Consumer Reports recommends several bulbs for their lower mercury content and extended life. [...]
Lin | March 17, 2009
Owners of flat and low slope roofs can improve their energy efficiency, decrease roofing and energy costs, and extend the life of their roof with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems. SPF roofs provide a leak-free seal over your entire roof with strong adhesion and wind uplift resistance. SPF roofs also have high r-value, high [...]
Lin | March 11, 2009
In my last post I mentioned energy incentives as one way to help fund green energy projects. A great place to discover what incentives may be available to you is the DSIRE website at www.dsireusa.org. The DSIRE website appears with a map on the home page. You can click on your state to get a [...]
Lin | March 9, 2009
A startup in the clean green technology arena is starting to make some ripples. Unique Innovations is offering a suite of products to businesses and government entities designed to help make our world cleaner, greener, and cost less. Launched in 2008, the company is working with a number of players in the green energy field, [...]