Green Homes 101

Heat and Cool Your House With A Geothermal Home System

Heat and Cool Your House With A Geothermal Home System

What is geothermal heating and cooling, and what are the benefits? Geothermal heating/cooling systems are 300-600% more energy efficient than traditional systems. They use less energy even during the coldest winters, emit less CO2 into the atmosphere, and last longer. See how they are used and why one may be right for you.

A 9-Step Checklist for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodel

A 9-Step Checklist for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodel

Nothing totally transforms the feel of a home like a freshly-updated kitchen. And when it comes to green remodeling, the kitchen may be the absolute perfect candidate – as anyone with remodeling experience knows, there are just about a million different ways to do it!

12 Rules for Buying Eco-Friendly Building Materials [Infographic]

12 Rules for Buying Eco-Friendly Building Materials [Infographic]

Plenty of factors determine a material’s green factor, including renewability, efficiency, resource conservation, recyclability, and more. This infographic, courtesy of BuildingGreen, gives an incredibly fresh perspective on the important factors that go into choosing sustainable materials — including some components that are often forgotten.

3 Easy Steps to Contact Your Representative

3 Easy Steps to Contact Your Representative

  3 Easy Steps to Contact your Representative By Tatiana Krzesicki   Looking to support green building initiatives but don’t know where to start?  All you need is 5 minutes, your smartphone, and an email account!  Step 1 - Find your representative.In many...

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