Realtors are used to answering questions about available closet space and the number of bathrooms, but there’s a new question people are asking when searching for a new home: How’s the energy efficiency? Recent research has shown that more Americans are searching to buy or build an energy-efficient home. And with climate change worsening and […]
Concert venues, shopping plazas and sporting arenas are continuously constructing accessibility improvements to make public spaces more comfortable for people with disabilities. But unfortunately, there’s one place that continues to be a challenge for people with disabilities to navigate — their own homes. An accessible home is a home designed or modified to enable independent […]
Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG, is a framework of standards measuring a company’s risks and impacts alongside financial factors. Companies use ESG reporting as a tool to disclose data on emissions, waste management, employee satisfaction, anti-corruption practices and more. ESG reporting promotes transparency and engagement in business practices, especially when considering sustainability and social […]
Research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that for highly glazed buildings, like the shimmering skyscrapers of big cities, photovoltaic (PV) windows make a sizable difference in the building’s carbon footprint, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions by as much as 40%. More From EcoWatch Is Solar Right For Your Home? The […]
A new report released during COP27 finds that the construction sector’s emissions have hit a record high, making the industry off-track to reach decarbonization targets by 2050. Despite a lull during the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in energy-efficient construction, the industry’s energy demand and carbon emissions have both reached all-time highs.
If you have a baby on the way, you’ve got a million things on your mind. If it’s your first child, you may be feeling even more overwhelmed with the ever-growing checklist of things to prepare for the big birthday. You know as soon as that day arrives, all eyes will be on the baby. […]
Feel like your energy bills have been higher than normal lately? You’re not imagining things. And unfortunately, it looks like energy costs will continue to heat up as temperatures start to drop. Utility companies across the country are hiking their rates, with customers reporting monthly bills roughly $20 to $35 higher than normal.1 The price […]
Key Findings 79% of survey respondents have experienced financial stress due to their electricity bill 42% of survey respondents have considered installing solar panels 60% of survey respondents agree that solar panels are too expensive 41% of survey respondents have never heard of community solar 33% of homeowners have heard of community solar, but don’t […]
If you’ve ever talked to a group of people about solar panels, you’ve probably heard a lot of strong opinions. But it seems a lot of what people think they know about solar panels isn’t true. Solar panel technology first materialized in the 1950s and has significantly advanced since then. While technology continues to improve, […]
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