Originally published on Solar Love. Sunnova, a nationwide solar energy company, has just unveiled a new “EZ Own” program for residential customers, according to PR Newswire. “Our new EZ Own program is a way to make solar power more accessible to homeowners who may not have previously considered the benefits … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure. Here are some interesting statistics about how urban dwellers get around today. Americans rode public transportation 10.7 billion times in 2013—the highest number since 1956. Bike commuting is up 60 percent over the past decade, according to the US Census Bureau People are walking 6 percent more than … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure. London now views bicycles as a form of mass transit and is planning a cycling superhighway along the banks of the Thames River to make bike commuting into and out of the city more convenient and safer. It hopes the investment in bicycle infrastructure will encourage … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure Bloomberg News has assembled data from the US Census about the number of people who bike to work and where they are located. The top 25 US cities for bicycle commuting are shown in the graphic above. The top 5 on the list are: Davis – … [continued]
Originally published on EcoWorldly. The newest way to see Sydney, Australia is onboard an electric GoCycle as part of a guided tour from Blue Bananas. To date, their guests have traveled more than 2,200 kilometers from the Sydney Opera House to Mrs. McQuarrie’s Chair on the shores of Sydney Harbor. … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainablog. A prison recycling program in Marion County, Oregon, saved taxpayers $10,000 in 2014. Started in 2012 by Deputy Ben McGowan of the Marion County jail, the program has now expanded to include a Green Team made up of inmates, employees at the jail, and other deputies. One … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure. Jersey City mayor Steve Fulop has announced that Brooklyn based Alta Bicycle Share has been awarded a contract to operate a bike share program in his city. Alta operates New York City’s 6,000 bicycle Citi Bike system and was the sole bidder for the Jersey City … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure. Do 2 adults and 2 children fit into a 207 square foot Tiny House? Yes, absolutely, say Kim and Ryan Kasl, a Minnesota couple who have two young children, 6-year-old Sully and 4-year-old Story. You have probably heard of the tiny house movement. Mimi Zeiger in her book … [continued]
Originally published on Green Building Elements. Mike Schoenecker, vice president at Winkelman Building Corp, says green buildings, defined as those that reduce their impact on the environment by being more energy efficient and using fewer natural resources while reducing waste and pollution, save money for business owners three ways. Increased Efficiency Means Lower Energy … [continued]
Originally published on Green Building Elements. Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina, began construction on its new headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia in January, 2014. Designed by US architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the 1740′ tall, 99-story net zero skyscraper will generate as much energy as it uses, have zero waste … [continued]
