Wind energy blows into WNC By Brent Summerville on 03/16/2009 A fast-growing wind industry is sweeping across the country, leaving in its wake a new clean-energy infrastructure, impressive economic growth and […]
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Energy saving tips By on 02/01/2008 1. Seal leaky ductwork More than 20 percent of the average home’s heating and cooling bills go to duct leakage. Seal your ducts with mastic
Emerging solar technologies By Monique Hanis on 02/01/2008 We are witnessing an exciting time in the solar-energy sector. Research facilities, universities and companies are striving to develop new and innovative solar
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Biodiesel By Brian Winslett on 02/01/2008 You’ve probably heard of biodiesel as a replacement to petroleum diesel for on-road transportation vehicles, but many people aren’t aware of its wide variety of
Kermit the Frog’s famous line, “It’s not easy being green,” may still hold true today. But some developers or manufacturers who want to take advantage of a growing demand for
In context By David Tuch on 02/01/2008 Far too often, the emphasis of green building is placed on the building itself, to the neglect of the site. If a house built
The 2030 Challenge By on 02/01/2008 The 2030 Challenge is a proposal by Architecture 2030, a nonprofit started by Edward Mazria, AIA in 2002. “2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the
Soil is an amazing resource that is often overlooked as “dirt.” Soils are dynamic, living systems, the health of which dictate the health of forests, farms, wetlands and wildlife. But
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Case study: Zero-energy home By on 02/01/2008 Wouldn’t it be nice if the power company sent you a check every month? Duke Energy actually does send Hickory resident Frances Thompson a
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Case study: Utopian renovation By on 02/01/2008 It started out as a cabin built in 1925. Over the years, several layers of additions were made to the house on Utopia Road
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