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Solar Energy Pros And Cons: The Pros Win 10 To 4

by Nicola Temple on October 4, 2011

in Energy Usage

When a company like Google sets aside $280 million dollars to put toward powering more US homes with solar energy, one has to take notice.  Google made this commitment in June, 2011, partnering with SolarCity to create a fund that makes solar energy feasible for US homeowners. So, I’m guessing with a budget of over [...]

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The World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Hotel

by Joe Barrios on January 8, 2009

in Green Issues

Introducing the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina–the world’s most environmentally friendly hotel. It is the first hotel anywhere to obtain the extremely difficult LEED PLATINUM green building standard for commercial buildings promulgated by the Green Building Council. What did the hotel do to earn such a distinction? Consider: It recycled 87% of construction debris [...]

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For Rent: Solar Panels

by Joe Barrios on January 6, 2009

in Eco Friendly Home Tips

Have you wanted to lower your reliance on fossil fuels by using solar energy but didn’t want to go to the hassle or expense of building and owning a solar power system on your roof? Nobody could blame you for ditching those solar panel plans in disgust–not only could it cost tens of thousands of [...]

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