The “economic bailout” passed by Congress in October included the extension of federal tax credits for energy efficiency. Here is a brief overview of the federal incentives.
Tax Credits Available in 2009
December 30, 2008 By 6 Comments
Green Building Elements: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
December 27, 2008 By 3 Comments
Fast becoming staples of the green building industry are pre-assembled structural insulated panels, or SIPs, which replace conventional framing and offer greater energy efficiency, reduced lumber usage, and quicker construction. SIPs are polystyrene foam sandwiched between oriented strand boards that provide structural framing, insulation, and exterior sheathing in one piece. They can be used as [...]
Mandatory Energy Audits?
December 22, 2008 By 6 Comments
A Green Nights Sleep at Cavallo Point Lodge and Spa
December 19, 2008 By 2 Comments
Sometimes being green means taking on the “less is more” philosophy. Such would be the case with the Cavallo Lodge over in Sausalito. For the recently opened lodge, about half of the current lodge rooms they converted from the previous officers quarters, military barracks and the like. But don’t think of this place like Full [...]
How the Recession Means More Green Buildings (and Why That’s Good for the Economy)
December 18, 2008 By 11 Comments
Can a bad economy save the planet? Let’s be honest, construction companies and home builders are facing terrible times. New building construction has ground to a halt and the subprime mortgage fiasco resulted in plummeting home values, leaving many builders with homes that were worth less than the cost of construction. The longer the [...]
