Today we’re going to talk about small businesses and their role in laying the foundations for clean and ecologically sensitive industries in this country. Our guest is a long-time advocate of the environment and small business, his name is Byron Kennard, and he is Executive Director of The Center for Small Business and the Environment.
Mr. Kennard has a long list of credits,
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If you’re like most people interested in the green life, you probably have a growing obsession with solar power but haven’t been able to afford the extra $200-500 it costs to take a how-to solar workshop. Luckily, if you live near the Bay Area, you can learn how to install solar panels for free by volunteering with the amazing San Francisco-based GRID Alternatives.
With a mission to “Empower communities in need by providing
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The standard benchmark for certification of a building's efficiency and sustainability in design, construction, and operation is called LEED certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED-certified buildings – also called “green buildings” – are popping up and gaining momentum around the country.
Charles Lockwood highlights the burgeoning market surrounding green buildings in a recent Barron's magazine opinion piece. Hint: they aren’t just for environmentalists anymore.
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