Passive House Design

This New York Times article documents one family's dedication to long-term energy conservation as the husband and wife homeowners meticulously design and construct their new home to Passive House Institute-U.S. standards.

Green Cartoons

Check out these cartoons from the 1980's -- they are a peek into our "green" cartoon history!

Breaking News of Summer 2010

We are celebrating the energy efficiency successes of the homes at the Wisdom Way Solar Village located in Greenfield, MA.  The first 6 homes in the Wisdom Way Solar Village have been awarded LEED Platinum, the highest designation, by the U.S. Green Building Council.  To read more, please visit Rural Development Inc. and read on about the positive news!

Major Renovations & Additions Pilot Program

The Center for Ecological Technology paid a visit to one of our residential projects to inspect the insulation installed in the home's floors, walls, and ceilings. The owners are on track for receiving financial incentives through a program sponsored by a local utility company due to the undertaking of extensive energy efficiency measures.

Matt Turcotte of CET confirms actual window
dimensions with those stated on the building plans

Spray foam insulation (orange) and dense

pack cellulose insulation (gray) installed

in the kitchen ceiling around the collar ties

and skylight

SolarFest 2010

Check out this weekend's SolarFest -- a local alternative energy event. 

SolarFest, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is hosting its annual renewable energy and arts fesitival at Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, VT on July 16-17-18. 

SolarFest 2010 promises a little something for everyone.  There is family fun for all including felting, crafting ornaments from clay, and parachute games, as well as an extensive offering of workshops covering everything from photovoltaics 101 to Advanced Solar Thermal.

Solar Thermal or PV?

This Forbes article discusses the future of solar thermal power versus photovoltaics as key players in the energy production industry.