With a new year comes new goals and possibilities. A landmark global climate agreement was reached at COP21 and now the work must begin! As we move forward into what will hopefully be a new era of energy use and generation, we thought it would be nice to clear up a few terms that people […]
California Is Greener
California continues to improve its Green Building Standard Codes. The GBSC led by the California Building Standard Commission is the first state-wide mandatory Green Building code standard in the nation. The GBSC also known as CalGreen recently updated its code standards in July 2012. It remains a work in progress, but it shows how far ahead California is in energy-efficient building compared to the rest […]
Going Greener with Attic Insulation
Insulating your attic is one of the best ways to save money on your cooling and heating. Here is a break down of some greener options when choosing insulation material for your attic . . . Cellulose: If you want to go green, try cellulose insulation. Typically composed of 85 percent recycled newspaper and 15 […]
