USDA Wants Rural Businesses To Conserve Energy

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$20.8 million in funding is available for farmers and rural small businesses that want to implement energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects. Read more →

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Attractive Net-Zero-Energy House On A Budget

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A Seattle couple shows how to build to net-zero-energy standards economically. Read more →

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Net Zero Challenges Of A Wet, Windy, Remote Island

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For affordable living in extreme circumstances, these design contest winners show how net-zero can be the answer. Read more →

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Oregon’s 2012 Success Proves Energy Efficiency Is Effective

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Oregon has had a record-breaking year for energy efficiency...when will the rest of the country follow suit? Read more →

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‘Neptune Balls’ Can Keep Your House Warm At Night

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A seaweed known as 'Neptune grass' displays a variety of characteristics that make it of interest to the building trade Read more →

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How To Save US $1 Trillion: Energy Efficiency

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A new report reveals how the US economy could save over US$1 trillion through policies designed to remove barriers to energy efficiency improvements. Read more →

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Active And Passive Green Homes: What To Know

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First in green home design there was the Passive standard, and now a new one called Active is getting notice for subtle differences. We talk about them. Read more →

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Energy Efficiency Much Less Practiced In Red States

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Republican-leaning states use 55 percent more energy per capita than Democratic ones and emit nearly twice as much carbon. Read more →

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Supersizing Sustainability In Dubai

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The DEWA Sustainable Building in Dubai holds the current record as the world’s largest LEED-Platinum government-owned building. Read more →

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Future Homes Will Be Faster, Smarter, Cleaner

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What do you expect homes to look like 20 years from now? Read more →

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