Solar
Why Rent When You Could Own?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101932″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121881″][vc_column_text] Most people consider owning a home as a big step in the right direction in terms of financial investment and security, yet we don’t think twice about renting the resources it takes to live in it. Why rent? Home ownership typically doesn’t stop with the home itself. Most homeowners own the…
Read MoreFuture of Solar Power in Texas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101936″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”167290″][vc_column_text] The future of solar power in Texas over the next couple of decades is projected to shine bright. Given its location, Texas is as well-suited as any state in the country to harness the rays of the sun. Dramatically Declining PV Costs It is amazing to consider that silicon-based photovoltaic…
Read MoreSolar Under Attack in Texas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101940″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”187041″][vc_column_text] Despite the fact that Texas has more than twice the solar potential of any other state, it rarely cracks the Top 10 for installed solar systems. In fact, smaller, less sunny states like New Jersey and Massachusetts consistently rank well above Texas. Why is Solar Under Attack in Texas? One…
Read MoreOur Third Skin: The Building Envelope
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101947″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”146628″][vc_column_text] Our human skins serve a critical role in how our bodies interface with the external environment. It serves as a crucial barrier to would-be microbial invaders and other nasty pathogens, while retaining water, regulating body temperature, and providing the sense of touch – through which we perceive the world. Needless to say,…
Read MoreSolar Panels: The Perfect Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101960″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”105224″][vc_column_text] Solar panels are like having a diligent friend on your roof, come rain or come shine, tirelessly collecting dollars and cents at no cost to the environment. Below are eight ways solar can save you money. 1. Reduced or Negated Energy Bills One of the best things about investing in solar is…
Read MoreGot Sun? Then Use It.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101962″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”543695″][vc_column_text] Got sun? Then install some solar panels and take advantage of immediate, clean, and cheap energy. As prices continue to drop and clean technologies continue to flourish, 2013 could very well be a watershed year for the solar industry. Forecast: Sunny, With a Chance of Grid Parity The solar industry,…
Read MorePortraits of the Green Home Owner
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101968″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”180714″][vc_column_text] Green homes represent the cutting edge of residential green technology and lifestyle, and a growing segment of the housing market. There are many reasons for building a green home, some of which are included in the summaries below. These help give a sense of which types of individuals can appreciate…
Read MoreMaking Sustainability Standard
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101970″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”417476″][vc_column_text] Luxury homes can be logical candidates for the implementation of eco-friendly renewable technologies. Luxury and sustainability, while often referenced independently, are absolutely compatible and can compliment each other. It would be remiss to say that a new consumer ethic has overtaken much of the nation’s market sectors over the last…
Read MoreWhy Solar Panels Make Utilities Nervous
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101972″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”197035″][vc_column_text] Solar energy, indeed almost all renewable energy sources with the exception of hydroelectric, constitute but a mere drop in the bucket when it comes to the share of electrical energy generated in the United States. While renewables contributed over 13 percent of the nations electrical production in 2012, a large majority is…
Read MoreSustainability Streamlines Your Life
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101976″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”172910″][vc_column_text] How investing in a little sustainable efficiency can simplify and streamline your life, and help you accrue crucial financial savings over time. Americans worry a lot. We worry about our kids, we worry about our work, and we worry about ourselves. We worry about the direction the nation is heading, about…
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