The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which harvests its rainwater and uses solar power, is the first presidential library to earn a LEED Platinum rating.
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WattPeople App Makes EVs Cleaner While Saving You A Bundle
The WattPeople app aims to help people discover the surprising affordability of using solar power to charge their electric vehicle
From Sea To Shining Sea: Greener Airports Across The Nation
Two trends in the greening of America’s airports — LEED certification and solar power — have helped to cut the carbon footprint of air travel in recent years.
Oregon Eco-Winery Goes Beyond LEED
Stoller was the first winery in the U.S. to achieve LEED Gold in 2006, and its new tasting room furthers that green focus with solar power and reclaimed wood.
In Brazil, A Sustainable City Sector Under Development
The northwest sector of Brasília mandates the use of solar power, solar thermal and natural gas — and picks up residential recycling via vacuum tubes.
Green, Affordable Housing In NYC: Via Verde Shows The Way
In the Bronx, the much-anticipated Via Verde affordable housing complex features solar power, green roofs and sweeping views of the city — for everyone.
Energy Mandates Touch Off A Rush For Open Farmland
Many California farmers and ranchers have invested in solar power to serve or supplement their electricity needs. Meanwhile, government renewable-energy mandates have put new pressure on productive farmland that developers want to convert for utility-scale energy projects.
Best Generator for a Home
The California wildfires and East coast hurricanes have shown us that we don’t realize how much we rely on electricity until we don’t have it anymore. People used to have no choice but to wait […]
Best Smart Locks
Technology is improving all the time. It seems like every day there is a new and exciting smart device or product hitting the market. All of these devices are designed to make our lives safer […]
Best Home Security Camera Systems
Home security cameras give you peace of mind, whether it’s knowing the kids got home from school safe or knowing that no one’s stolen the packages off your porch. While all security cameras do more […]
The 8 Best Kinetic Chargers
What is Kinetic Energy? Wouldn’t it be nice to charge the products you can’t live without in a way that would leave you unchained from the wall socket? A kinetic energy charger may be just […]
Major American Air Carrier Tests Biofuel Alternative
United Airlines has taken the first step towards building a biofuel-powered fleet. New biofuel blends are being tested on short-run flights in hopes that they’ll prove to be a valuable tool to cutting airline carbon […]
Renewable Microgrids: A Solution For Remote Communities
Remote communities face unique challenges where electricity is concerned. Renewable microgrids help them overcome those challenges and provide reliable power for individuals living there. To live in a remote place is to depend on oil. Fuel for […]
Aspen Now Running on 100% Renewable Energy
It’s not just about cozy ski lodges anymore. Aspen is earning nationwide attention for its green energy achievements. Aspen has long enjoyed a reputation as a lovely place to escape to for a ski weekend, […]