What you must know to build a green home and maintain a green and sustainable lifestyle
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Green roofs are finally catching on in North America. These roof have been widely used for more than two decades all over Europe, in both commercial buildings as well as residential homes. They can make a major contribution to reducing heat islands in town and cities, as well as provide fabulous places to relax and [...]
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Follow these guidelines to help you successfully build a green home or remodel your existing home. Start with what you feel you can handle, and move along, step by step.
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This past week three major solar energy announcement happened in Massachusetts: MIT is building a new center, dedicated to developing sustainable energy systems. National Grid will contribute $1 million, with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative contributing $ 5 Million as initial funding. This new center is fully in line with Gov. Deval Patrick’s commitment to making [...]
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Get a basic understanding about solar energy and how it relates to green homes.
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Wind power, or wind energy systems, are alternative energy systems, which produce electricity. Wind power generators take advantage of winds to produce electricity, just like farmers use these winds to turn their mills or pump water. The components of a wind energy system include: · A 80 to 120 foot (10 to 15m) tower · [...]
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The key to using wood as a sustainable, renewable energy source is to make sure that your home requires minimal heating in the first place. Wood can be a great source of energy for heating a home, as it has been ever since humans learned how to start fires. One must be aware though, that [...]
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On this website, alternative energy is used interchangeably with renewable energy. A green home is ideally heated, cooled and powered with a renewable energy source. The most widely used options currently are: – Solar Energy: passive or active, heat collectors, photovoltaic panels – Wood Energy: the wood is grown organically and harvested sustainably – Wind [...]
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