Majority of U.S. Homes Are Under Insulated

It’s hard to believe but 90% of existing American homes are under insulated. That means 90% of existing American homes are wasting money, energy and are not providing their owners with optimal comfort. In addition to this, they are also having a negative impact on the environment. The numbers are…

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7 Ways to Power Your Home With Renewable Energy

Power your home, save money, and help the environment. Unless you’re filthy rich, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to save a couple bucks. One of the best ways to cut your monthly bills is by investing in renewable energy. Not from the power plant, but stuff you…

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Solar Power Is Now The World’s Cheapest Energy

The drop in price is driven by investments from developing nations. Over the past six years, the cost of solar energy has dropped dramatically, to the point where it is now even cheaper than wind power in emerging markets like China and India. This may be largely due to rising…

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Clean Energy Investment is Booming!

What’s Next for Clean Energy Investors? According to energy investors and world leaders, business is booming. But more can be done to maximize economic potential. The Department of Energy (DOE) was front and center at COP22 in Marrakesh, discussing the investment challenges and opportunities affecting the global, emerging energy market.…

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Game Changer for Organic Solar Cells

With a new technique for manufacturing single-layer organic polymer solar cells, scientists at UC Santa Barbara and three other universities might very well move organic photovoltaics into a whole new generation of wearable devices and enable small-scale distributed power generation. The simple doping solution-based process involves briefly immersing organic semiconductor…

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Green Leasing Provides Value to the Landlord and Tenant

What parts of your lease matter? Aside from cost, space requirements and lease length, most building occupants aren’t paying attention to the finer details of their commercial lease. Yet, lease terms determine many aspects of building operation and energy performance, which can have a large impact on a tenant’s overall…

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