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LED lights becoming more viable
When it comes to lighting, there are more options than ever. But how are you to decide which is the best for you? You can check out our Lighting page for more details on incandescents, compact...
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Green cleaning may be easier than you thought
It can be confusing to navigate the many options out there for green cleaning — and how can you tell how green all the commercial cleaners really are? Some resources are available to help with this....
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Learn about options for condos at Community Solar Day
Many of the houses near our condo have solar on their roofs -- we hope to get it on ours, too. Going solar can be challenging for those of us who live in condos. But options are emerging. In some...
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Community Solar Day was a big success all over the world. I had my own gathering in San Francisco, where we discussed solar options for condo dwellers and others who can’t easily get solar. For more,...
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Free San Francisco workshop: EV Chargers for Multifamily Buildings
Many residents of multifamily buildings would like to purchase an electric vehicle but have no way to charge it at their home. In San Francisco, a program available in December and January can...
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PV systems boost home prices in California
Good news for anyone contemplating installing solar: Studies like this one are showing that homes with solar are selling at higher prices. While this study focused on California, even an international...
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What are electric vehicles doing for us?
Electric vehicles have been in the news more lately, as car manufacturers from Mitsubishi to Ford introduce new models. How is this working out — what are EVs doing for us? New findings are emerging to...
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Going green can increase the value of your condo
An article in the LA Times claims that incorporating energy-efficiency measures in your home can increase the home’s value by up to 12%. In a single-family home, that can mean doing things like adding...
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Add your solar project to a new database
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is part of the U.S. Department of Energy and is dedicated to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, has started the Open...
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How green are your cleaning products?
Have you ever wondered how green your cleaners are? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), many household cleaners contain dangerous ingredients, some of which are known to harm the lungs...
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