by Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez. Published by Public Affairs, Hachette Book Group, New York, NY 2025. ISBN (hardcover): 9781541705494. Released September 24, 2025. Book Review by Janis Petzel, MD Science under Siege documents the predatory nature of … Continue reading →
Michael J. Daley In his seminal work, DRAWDOWN, Paul Hawkin identifies cement (the “glue” in concrete) as the second most used material in the world by weight, outranked only by our use of water. Over 4.6 billion tons of cement … Continue reading →
Building Vermont’s New Green Workforce Barbara Whitchurch Every year, the Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) Conference in Burlington serves as a pulse check for our state’s energy future. On October 15, 2025, the halls were buzzing with a sense of urgency. … Continue reading →
G.E.T. staff, in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont At Efficiency Vermont’s 2025 Better Building by Design conference, many businesses and projects were recognized for several “Best of the Best” categories. We have been covering the winners of the various categories since … Continue reading →
Support for Affordable Multifamily Buildings to Assess Energy Performance and Plan for Upgrades Existing affordable multifamily buildings face challenges to implementing energy efficiency retrofits and clean energy upgrades. To help affordable multifamily building owners better understand their options, the SAMES … Continue reading →
Unitil provides energy efficiency incentive to town to support insulation and air sealing work For years, some staffers at the Elkins Public Library in Canterbury wore hats and gloves during the winter months to keep warm because the building was … Continue reading →
Janis Petzel, MD In the complicated balancing act of adapting to climate change, what do we do with old buildings? In New England and New York, our homes have a median age of 60 years, but we all know people … Continue reading →
Annual Recognition Event Acknowledges the Achievements of Maine Contractors and Vendors that Support Efficiency Maine’s Initiatives On September 11, 2025, Efficiency Maine recognized contractors and vendors who have made outstanding contributions to inspire Maine homeowners and businesses to invest in … Continue reading →
Several states have updated building energy codes in recent years, lowering energy and housing costs for residents. We found that despite homebuilders’ claims, new home construction in these states continued at rates in line with national trends. Lowell Ungar and … Continue reading →
G.E.T. staff At Efficiency Vermont’s Better Building by Design conference this spring, many businesses and projects were recognized for several “Best of the Best” categories. Two businesses and two projects were highlighted in the May and July issues of Green … Continue reading →