West Virginia has seen an increase in wind energy production, but authorities say there are still a few roadblocks, especially with the permitting process. Wind energy has been on the increase …
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced this week that the LEED Volume Program for Operations & Maintenance is now available for existing green building projects. The track, which …
The American dream can keep you up at night. Beyond anxiety that your biggest investment may be losing value while you sleep, owning a home presents a host of challenges previous generations never …
The greenest cities in the United States aren't just on the West Coast, long known for environmentalism. San Francisco, which requires recycling and bans non-reusable shopping bags, ranks first on a …
Southern California Edison is planning to build an environmentally friendly home in Orange County, Calif., that not only will be green, but also won't take a lot of greenbacks to build, according to …
U.S. states are taking the lead in energy efficiency as Congress remains in gridlock. New research shows 26 states now have rules that are lowering utility bills for consumers and reducing the need …
Los Angeles-based Rabbit Air Purifiers announced the release of its MinusA2 Paul Frank Edition Ultra Quiet Air Purifier, a variation on its most popular model, but with the friendly face of Paul …
Sherwin-Williams is the recipient of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. The award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Sherwin-Williams' innovative new paint …
The Mark Group started hunting for a new untapped market in Leicester, England, when it realized that its core business — insulating old homes using innovative technology — would drop off …
Rhode Island's congressional delegation announced today that the state will receive more than $887,000 in federal funding to make homes more energy-efficient, according to The Boston Globe. The …
California-based ZETA Communities recently announced a new project worth noting. It's an affordable, net-zero energy community with 22 starter homes in Stockton, Calif., called Tierra del Sol. ZETA …
U.S. Sunlight Corp.'s solar attic fan and skylight tube are now certified by the Florida Department of Community Affairs to be in compliance with the state's building codes. The strict building code …
Solar energy remains one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy as its photovoltaics produced 66 percent more power in the first quarter of this year than during the same time last year …
A house built for a new museum exhibit in Cleveland shows how walls more than a foot thick, big triple-pane windows, doors like bank vaults and clever engineering can cut heating and cooling costs by …
The town of Peace River in Alberta, Canada has introduced an incentive program to conserve water while at the same time saving consumers money and easing the burden on the water treatment plants …
A large provider, SolarCity, of San Mateo, Calif., announced today a new lease option in which customers can "pick their price" in going solar: paying either nothing upfront with higher monthly fees …
Google is emerging as the ultimate clean power sugar daddy. Google announced today it has made its largest investment in clean power to date, creating a $280 million fund for rooftop solar panel …
KB Home is the recipient of 12 2011 Energy Star Leadership in Housing awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The awards honor the contributions KB Home has made to energy …
Central air conditioners in the South and furnaces in the North will now become more efficient as the result of first-ever regional Energy Star standards. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC …
GE Appliances & Lighting is offering a new refrigeration water filter recycling program, the first of its kind among appliance manufacturers. The program is designed to recycle 100 percent of the …