Oil and gas are of the past... or so the solar companies at the West Coast Green Expo would have you believe. And they make a pretty convincing argument! From high performance solar collectors to solar shutters, the following companies produce a number of products to harness the sun's power for our energy needs:
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It's happening...again! 40 years ago the White House had solar panels installed on its roof thanks to Jimmy Carter. (They were later removed by Ronald Reagan.) On Tuesday, no doubt in response to friendly pressure, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the White House will go solar sometime in the spring of 2011. More
We've featured a lot of roof options, but sorting out which one is best for your home can be like reading Dr. Seuss: green roof, cool roof, metal roof, solar roof... Find out the differences, disadvantages and advantages of each option, and how they can help make your building more green, after the jump. More
Q: I recently heard about solar hot-water heaters for the first time. Apparently they are more affordable than a traditional photovoltaic panel system for electricity. Can you give me more details about what these systems are, how they work, and how much they cost? Finally, is there anyone in my area doing installations?
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We recently spotted these passive heating window blinds and were intrigued. Often vertical blinds are a less than ideal solution to covering our windows, but what if they were heating our home too? Find out how they work....
It’s August and if you’re like me, you are taking every last opportunity to relax and soak-up the long summer days. It’s a time to enjoy outdoor dinners, fireflies, and friends before summer's warmth fades away to autumn's oranges, reds, and cooler temperatures. Take advantage of the waning summer nights—invite friends for dinner and light your outdoor dining area with any of these eco-conscious lanterns. More
Line dried laundry is an almost perfect example of green living for a lot of reasons. My personal top reason to line dry is sadly not related to green living, it’s the incredible fresh scent of line dried linens - a smell that captures summer like nothing else. Project Laundry List has provided a great Top Ten list of reasons to line dry, including the ways that it lowers your impact on the planet, outlined below. More
Living Local doesn’t have to mean never leaving your home. In fact, a great way to stay local without missing your well-deserved getaway is to go camping! Here’s a packing list of great green items to help you enjoy your trip. More
In summer, a hot attic can transfer heat into your home and send your utility bills and temperatures through the roof. Humidity can migrate to the roof causing damage to the structure, fungal decay and plywood delamination. The Solar Star roof-mount attic fan circulates air and ventilates your attic space, helping to stave off these problems. More
The liberation of eating outdoors is one the great joys of summer. There's really nothing like feeling cool grass on your feet as light slowly fades into night. Sparkling lanterns, fresh food, cold drinks, low laughter, and cool breezes... here is some added inspiration to get you outdoors. More
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