Areas of Interest
-
-
Interesting Articles
- How do I know when I can recycle a computer component, and when it's safe to throw it out?
- How much, an average if possible, does it cost to install a windmill?
- Do you think everyone should do there best to recycle?
- Powerful Solar Power Charger Enough To Get Laptop Going
- The Fascination of Kite Power
- PARABOLIC TROUGH REFLECTOR SOLAR WATER HEATER GREEN POWER
- Homebrew Solar Panel 60Watts
- My Solar Power Set Up - Part 6 - Building a Panel - Conclusion
- 3 FRESNEL LENS SOLAR HEATER SUN COLLECTION GREEN ENERGY
- Homemade Solar Food Dehydrator
- Repower America - Bill Nye, The Science Guy
- Infinia Stirling Solar Generator
- Solar Furnace
- Start a Revolution / Clean Energy SmartPower.org Contest
What We Are
ALTERNATIVE battery BUILD Center Certification Clean cost Earth Efficiency efficient Electric ENERGY Environmental First Free Geo Thermal global GREEN GRID Heat homes House installation Jobs Leed light nuclear Panel plants POWER pump Recycle Recycling renewable roof School Solar sustainability Sustainable Technology TURBINE Video Water Wind Windmill
The Highland Green Building – Sustainable Architecture
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6vFB43yBesY/default.jpg
Video about the Highland Green building, which is intended to be a LEED-certified building in the heart of the Cherokee Triangle. Green building practices were considered in every step of the design and construction process for Highland Green. One of …
Posted in Energy Efficiency, News, Tips & Tidbits, Videos
Tagged Architecture, Center, Discovery, Sustainable, Video
Leave a comment
UGE Sustainable Lighting Solutions: 120 Hybrid Streetlights
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_I6pHqxROvw/default.jpg
Over 100 Sanya stand-alone lighting systems were installed by Urban Green Energy along this highway in China. The systems work entirely off the grid, with all the energy being provided directly by the wind turbine and solar panels to power …
Posted in Energy Efficiency, News, Tips & Tidbits, Videos
Tagged HYBRID, Lighting, Solutions, Streetlights, Sustainable
Leave a comment
The Solaire – Living in Style – Manhattan’s LEED Certified Hi-Rise Residential Building
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AH0mPDIfCGQ/default.jpg
Cities offer unique challenges to green builders. Manhattan’s pioneering Solaire is a shining example of what happens when those opportunities are enthusiastically embraced. This upscale multifamily dwelling recently won LEED Gold status, making it the first building of its kind …
Posted in Energy Efficiency, News, Tips & Tidbits, Videos
Tagged built, Certified, Design, Gold, GREEN, Leed, Manhattan, Solaire, Sustainable, Video
Leave a comment
Plano’s New Fire Station 12 Earns LEED Certification
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/45xgRd0lySI/default.jpg
Discussion of how the new Fire Station 12 in Plano, TX was granted LEED certification for its green building standards.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, News, Tips & Tidbits, Videos
Tagged discussion, FIRE, GREEN, Leed, Plano, Station, Sustainable, Texas, TX, Video
Leave a comment
How to Avoid Paralysis in Green Projects
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sIt02zCmTRw/default.jpg
The words green, sustainability, LEED certification, energy efficiency, energy star and carbon footprint are almost interchangeable as it pertains to your building. It boils down to maximizing, improving and reducing costs for your facilities. Focus on energy, waste and water …
Posted in Energy Efficiency, News, Tips & Tidbits, Videos
Tagged carbon, Certified, efficient, ENERGY, Energy Star, GREEN, Leed, neutral, Sustainable, Video
Leave a comment
LEED Platinum Marin County Hillside Home – Sustainable Design
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ifTBxGba_Ac/default.jpg
On a steep lot that was initially considered to be unbuildable, a dedicated team of design professionals produced the first LEED-certified-Platinum home in Marin County, California. Nice trick. But how did they do it? www.us.kohler.com Like good magicians, the team …
Posted in Energy Efficiency, News, Tips & Tidbits, Videos
Tagged built, California, Design, GREEN, Leed, Marin, platinum, Sustainable, Video
Leave a comment