A geothermal heating and cooling system is keeping Habitat for Humanity’s new home in the North Pole warm. The Alaska Dispatch reported that the geothermal system is intended to demonstrate that even homes built for those with low incomes can be eco-friendly and operationally efficient – especially in the North Pole.
September 16, 2014Summer heat feels inescapable. Unfortunately, the environment also suffers from the grueling sun. During summer months, the sun beats down at higher temperatures and for longer periods of time. This “cooks” everyday emissions from our cars and factories, forming ground-level ozone. This layer of toxic fumes negatively affects our health. Ozone is an irritant to […]
September 5, 2014Making intelligent decisions in your home can significantly reduce monthly costs. Many homeowners are finding considerable savings by using geothermal pumps to heat and cool their homes.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a comprehensive renewable thermal energy bill that will
promote the use of clean renewable fuels and technologies to heat and cool buildings.
Homeowners across the country have looked for new ways to reduce energy expenses. While most try to shut the windows and doors tight and others invest in new insulation, more people are turning toward more sustainable options.
When some think of sustainable house designs, erroneous visions of cold, clinical looking structures may come to mind.
In recent years, the government has been looking to embrace more clean energy in order to cut back on spending and greatly reduce environmental damage.
