Great Study from a collaborative effort between Michigan Tech and Oregon State on the balance of clean energy and quality employment. As more coal-fired power plants are retired, industry workers are left without many options. There is a light at [...]
That 30 percent tax credit on solar panels that was supposed to expire this year? It’s been extended, all the way to 2019. I feel like we just got an extension on a term paper — but if we don’t [...]
These details on the Tesla Powerwall were originally published on April 6th, 2015 online by Fast Company Magazine. Thanks to them for providing this information. —The device stores energy collected from solar panels during the day and can power [...]
Shockingly, this is actually something that happened recently. I don’t actually have words to describe the amazement that an entire group of people in one place are so ill informed. Feels like we should be arguing about whether the Earth [...]
It will be interesting to see how this story progresses with the town of Nassau. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could do the same thing here in Bend? If they are looking to do it in the next 4 [...]
We know that these rooms have always been favorites for homeowners. These are some of the design trends for this year. While we don't recommend all of these, we did think you may be interested in seeing what's up and [...]
The folks at Save On Energy produced and provided this animated infographic that shows how solar panels work. Here is their short write up and the infographic. Solar power is talked about a lot these days. Whether it’s a new [...]
This study addressed Green Home Sales in the Washington D.C. area, but certainly applies to anywhere in the states. Interesting findings. Homebuyers are not only increasingly interested in high-performance homes, or homes incorporating green features, but they are also willing [...]
At-home power batteries are gaining consumer interest for their ability to store solar energy and provide backup power for homes which is great for all of us. Tesla has positioned itself as a leader in the field with its rechargeable battery [...]
This is a great article we wanted to share with our readers as it highlights some emerging technologies that will help improve energy efficiency in our current homes, in some cases, and especially our homes of the very near future. Some of [...]