The fact that Green Irene, Green Grannies and Green Groove have all graced our pages in just a few short weeks recently is a fair indication of today’s increasing focus on sustainability. Now joining that list is Climate Culture, a virtual world that combines guidance, community and games to help consumers reduce their energy consumption. Centered around a patent-pending carbon footprint calculator, Climate Culture offers users personalized advice on the amount of carbon, energy, dollars and
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Virtual world promotes sustainable living
February 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News
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Seeking energy-efficient projects for Green Buildings Tour (Braintree Forum)
August 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
Once again, Sustainable Braintree plans to participate in the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s (www.NESEA.org) annual Green Buildings Open House. Last year, as part of this tour which encompasses all of New England, a Braintree resident showcased one of the Climate Energy co-generation heating systems piloted in Braintree in conjunction with the Braintree Electric Light …
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It=92sa Tankless Job
July 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
Proper installation and maintenance of your demand water heater can optimiz= e its energy efficiency. Proper installation depends on many factors= . These factors include fuel type, climate, local building code requ= irements, … Posted from By josephkaplan
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Bovine flatulence contributes to global warming, Or “Cow farts are heating up Argentina!”
July 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
Filed under: News, Polit-eco, Climate ChangeWhen it comes to global warming, carbon dioxide is the big man on campus. Admittedly, it is only one of many greenhouse gases, but it garners the majority of the green press, and an extraordinary amount of attention is paid to finding ways to reduce it. Surprisingly, carbon dioxide is only responsible for 9-26% of the greenhouse effect on the planet. The biggest offender is water vapor, which causes a massive 36-70% of the greenhouse effect.The third
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Zero Energy Homes, Made Affordable
July 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
How?s this for a challenge? Create a zero net source energy (as opposed to site energy) home as defined by the Department of Energy?s Building America program. Design it to operate in the extremes of Denver?s unpredictable climate, using off-the-shelf, readily available technologies. Keep the mechanical systems as simple and uncomplicated as possible. Incorporate energy-efficiency strategies that don?t require the home owners to be experts in sustainable building operations or conduct any maint
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