2010 September

Foundation Funds Green Homes for Habitat for Humanity

September 13, 2010 By Dawn Killough 1 Comment

The Home Depot Foundation announced grant recipients for its Partners in Sustainable Building program for 2010-11. More than 135 Habitat for Humanity affiliates were chosen.

Green Mortgages Offer Financing Solutions to Some

September 10, 2010 By Glenn Meyers Leave a Comment

JR Hevron, author of a new guide to energy efficient mortgages (EEMs believes the information he is providing is a good fit for those looking at financing green improvements on homes.

SoloPower Receives First UL Certification for Flexible Solar Panels

September 8, 2010 By Summer Minor 5 Comments

Solar panels for homes are generally hard, solid structures that require mounting. SoloPower, a company that makes portable polar chargers, has broken the mold with new flexible panels. The company has received the first every UL Certification for their flexible, CIGS modules.

Mr. Electricity Ranks Refrigerators & Electrical Wasters

September 8, 2010 By Glenn Meyers 1 Comment

For those wondering if they or their friends have attained the 21st century status of being electricity hogs, they might wish to get familiar with Michael Bluejay, known to many as Mr. Electricity on his website.

New Green, Sustainable Roofing Material Designed by EcoTech

September 7, 2010 By Summer Minor 4 Comments

EcoTech, a Los Angeles based company, claims their new roofing materials are the greenest and most sustainable product to date. Their new roofing panels promise to reduce energy costs and increase a home’s value easily.