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NESEA to host Virtual Green Buildings Open House Tour

NESEA to host Virtual Green Buildings Open House Tour

NESEA has partnered with EnergySageTM to host the virtual portion of their Green Buildings Open House program (GBOH). In 2011, approximately 10,000 people toured 504 GBOH host sites (homes, businesses and public buildings)throughout the Northeast. Jennifer Marrapese, the Executive Director of NESEA, stated “Our mission to drive broader adoption of energy efficiency and sustainability is [...]

Why I Went Solar: Jeffrey Atto

Why I Went Solar: Jeffrey Atto

From Michigan, a information technology consultant goes solar!

Highest LEED Rating: Pixel Building in Melbourne, Australia

Highest LEED Rating: Pixel Building in Melbourne, Australia

Not all buildings on the National Solar Tour are homes with Solar Installed on the rooftop. Take for example the Pixel Building in Melbourne, Australia. This building received the highest LEED score in the world. To see the full article on the Pixel Building go to http://greensource.construction.com/green_building_projects/2012/1207-pixel.asp. Wouldn’t we be so lucky to possibly have [...]

Why I Went Solar: The Gray’s

Why I Went Solar: The Gray’s

From California, a beautiful home goes solar and it doesn’t get in the way of the aesthetics of the home.

Goin’ Solar: June Update by Adam Caplan

Goin’ Solar: June Update by Adam Caplan

Solar system installed early 2012 and here is the June monthly update on the system.