The average consumer may wish to implement smart, energy-efficient design modifications in their home or office; but in the midst of all the hype, it can be difficult to decide where to begin. An energy-efficient audit would be a great place to start, as it is imperative to discern where changes can be utilized to offer the most impact. Karen Thull of the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance affirms, “That is the very…

As America expands its horizons in renewable energy, so to speak, more companies are catching on to the fact that environmental sustainability can be affordable as well as effective. This is the motivation behind the birth of the Green Apple Energy Company (GAEC); a collective effort which will provide New York City…

As more businesses gravitate toward renewable energy solutions for their buildings and stores, it is really no surprise that Wal-Mart, Inc. has hitched a ride on that train. The multi-billion dollar corporation has now announced the completion of three new solar installations…

Robins Air Force Base, a logistics center and the largest industrial complex in Georgia, will offset approximately 5 percent of its annual electricity consumption by acquiring renewable energy credits offered by Georgia Power. Through the two-year agreement, RAFB will purchase around 40 percent of the total renewable energy sold…

Green Ray Technology (GRT), a leading manufacturer of energy efficent LED lighting, has unveiled their newest trailblazing LED products at the West Coast Green conference. The full spectrum LED lights generate radiance closer to that of sunlight, top the energy efficiency of compact florescent bulbs (CFLs), and, more importantly, are free of dangerous…