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High-tech ways to save on energy costs
Home energy bills keep going up, so it's natural to want to find a few ways to cut costs. Here are several high-tech solutions. -
How to save with energy-efficient home improvements
Make your home more energy-efficient and save on utility bills with a few easy changes in lighting, windows and doors, and heating and air conditioning. -
BASF certifies its first green home under new guidelines
BASF has certified its first home through the BEYOND Applied Building Science program, which emphasizes cost-effective techniques to reach an extraordinary level of efficiency. -
Greenbuild comes full circle to San Francisco
By bringing Greenbuild to San Francisco this November, USGBC has come full circle back to its original birthplace in the Bay Area. The conference has surprisingly never been to California. -
USGBC awards highlight innovation and vision in sustainability
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of its 2012 Leadership Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals who embody the vision, leadership and commitment to the … -
ProudGreenHome top September articles
Building a green log home, finding out about the latest appliances finishes, and discovering ways to remodel in eco-friendly ways were among the top draws in September.- Teena Hammond -
Eight greentech startup finalists selected for Saint-Gobain NOVA Innovation Competition 2012
Self-shading smart windows, radiant-heated sheetrock and a new eco-friendly resin for making greener building materials are just some of the innovative finalists in an upcoming competition for … -
Benjamin Moore predicts a pastel palette for 2013
A delicious pastel palette is predicted to take over interior color choices for 2013, according to Benjamin Moore's trend report.- Teena Hammond -
Gas fireplace safety initiative launches
A new industry-wide safety initiative is intended to protect young children, pets and others from touching glass front fireplace doors. More than 11 million U.S. households have a gas fireplace with …- Teena Hammond -
Improve the environment through your home decor
Improve the environment by carefully selecting home decor items from fabrics and carpeting to cabinets and wall coverings. The difference made by a few non-toxic items can vastly improve indoor air … -
Native landscaping creates eco-friendly environment (Slideshow)
Use sustainable landscaping to create a garden that is beautiful and enviromentally sound. You can reduce water use and the impact on the natural eco-system by using plants that thrive naturally in … -
Extend your garden through autumn
Don't let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden-fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and homegrown flavor into your fall and early winter meals with the help of … -
The economics of installing solar
The big question everyone asks when installing solar is how long before the system pays for itself. The answer varies depending on numerous factors. -
Promise Energy launches new solar water heating program
Promise Energy, which provides solar energy service agreements to maximize state and federal tax credits otherwise unavailable to nonprofit housing organizations, is launching a new program …- Teena Hammond -
SPI: Trina Solar enters partnership agreement (Video)
Trina Solar announces a new partner program this week during the Solar Power International show in Orlando, Fla.- Teena Hammond -
ProudGreenHome top August articles
Finding out ways to generate electricity at home drew in plenty of readers in August, as people seek out ways to reduce their monthly utility bills. Another popular article talked about how to go …- Teena Hammond -
New appliance finishes replacing stainless steel (Slideshow)
GE and Whirlpool are among the appliance manufacturers creating new finishes as research shows that many homeowners are looking for something other than stainless steel.- Teena Hammond -
5 ways to make your kitchen more green and eco-friendly (Slideshow)
Find out five ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly. Appliances, cooking methods, flooring and cabinet choices all play a role. -
Have a seat on Toto's poo-powered motorcycle
If you've ever dreamed of riding on an oversized three-wheeled toilet seat powered by poo, now you'll get your chance with Toto's new biofuel powered motorcycle.- Teena Hammond -
DOE program aims to make solar cost competitive (Video)
A new DOE program aims to reduce the installed cost of solar energy systems by about 75 percent to drive widespread, large-scale adoption of this renewable energy technology and restore U.S …
