Greg Whitchurch The Problem: The majority of new homes are still built in the old ways, to outdated building code standards at best, and using “same-old, same-old” materials and techniques. How can we entice designers and builders to “up their … Continue reading →
What Lessons Can Your Home Design Take From the Winthrop Center? Greg and Barb Whitchurch The Winthrop Center in Boston (www.WinthropCenter.com/) is the tallest and largest office building in the world to earn Passive House certification. Located near Faneuil Hall … Continue reading →
ACEEE ACEEE’s Energy Equity for Renters initiative is providing ten local governments and community-based organizations with no-cost technical assistance to improve energy efficiency in rental homes while also preserving or expanding affordable housing. Energy Equity for Renters will work with … Continue reading →
New Hampshire Electric Co-op Ron Patch knows all about the cost of doing business these days. As the owner of Patch’s Market & Deli in Glen, NH, he’s seen his costs go up on everything from the gas at the … Continue reading →
Martin Wahl Energy Efficient Investments of Merrimack, NH (EEI) was first introduced to Cheshire County NH in 2019. At the time the County had significant problems – their plan to renovate the Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH had priced … Continue reading →
Interview with Steve Sisler, Founder and CEO Interview by Michael J. Daley Steve Sisler began his company in 1983 after earning his degree in industrial economics from Union College in Schenectady, NY. For the past 40 years, he and his … Continue reading →
NEW YORK: Residential Energy Audits for No Cost Take control of your energy bill and live more comfortably in your home. It all starts with a no-cost home energy assessment conducted by participating residential auditors. The assessment, also referred to … Continue reading →
The Vermont Senate has voted to advance S.25, which would restrict the use of toxic chemicals like PFAS in personal care products, menstrual products, textiles, and artificial turf. This bill takes important steps to protect Vermonters’ health and our environment … Continue reading →
Janis Petzel, MD Even if they were not dangerous to human health (which they are), plastics are almost impossible to get rid of, cannot easily be recycled, and create ugliness and pollution. Most of us want to cut back or … Continue reading →
What impact do Microplastics and PFASs have on human health, and what can we do about it? Janis Petzel, MD Plastics Let’s get to the heart of the matter: plastic pollutants are not good for your heart. Or your brain. … Continue reading →