Green Options

Attaining an EnergyStar rating is crucial for companies creating home electronics and appliances if they want to appeal to the eco-minded or cost-conscious consumer, which these days can be found in virtually every North American and many European households. New standards have just been released (on September 3rd) that encourage television manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint and the size of their screens.

Try as we may, even the most eco-savvy folk tend to eat out on occasion. While in our own homes, we can control the quality of food, the amount of waste we generate and other eco- factors; it is a totally different story when it comes to dining out. Or is it? There is an increasingly popular moment within the restaurant industry to become more eco-friendly sector of business, and this means good news

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The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have formally agreed to make their energy systems more efficient. A regional strategy will be implemented to better coordinate and exchange energy research, science, and technology. As one U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) official put it, the three countries are shifting towards a “North American perspective” as they explore how more synergy among their systems will help move us towards a cleaner, more efficient energy system and fight global

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2020 W Rice-Elevation: Photo Credit: Chicagoland Avenues Green building isn't a style, it's an approach. While there may be common features that appear in many green homes and buildings, there is not a single style that all green buildings follow.

There are many factors that contribute to greening a building. Of these, energy is an extremely important part of the equation. The US Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized this fact when they named their green building program LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Energy costs can be a surprisingly large part of the cost of owning and operating a building.