Archive for the ‘Green Initiatives’ Category

Common Ground on Renewable Energy

Learn how some individuals are trying to take control of rising energy costs without adversely impacting their lifestyles by coming up with homegrown alternative energy solutions on their own.

Happy 40th Earth Day!

Celebrate the Earth Day by participating in environmental events, creating environmental awareness, and appreciating earth’s resources. Make every day Earth Day!

A Touch of Greywater

Tips on recycling or reusing greywater to help reduce the amount of water going to municipal treatment or private septic systems and possibly save money for those on public water systems.

EPA finally moves towards closing Energy Star certification loopholes

The EPA with Department of Energy (DOE) jointly announced changes to strengthen the Energy Star Program. The changes are expected to close some of the current loopholes that exist in the Energy Star program.

Community Sugaring

Residents of Claremont worked together to take part in an age-old New England tradition, while tying in modern environmental awareness and contributing to their community.

LEED Green Building Rating Systems

The purpose of the LEED rating system is to improve occupant well-being, environmental performance and economic returns of buildings using environmental friendly constructions that utilize established and innovative practices, standards and technologies.