July 22, 2015

Great Review of Do It Yourself Home Energy Audits by Sustainablog!

July 22, 2015 No Comments

One of my broskis Jeff McIntire-Strasburg over at Sustainablog wrote a great review of Do It Yourself Home Energy Audits from the Green Guru Guides.
Here is a sample of the story:
Watching the utility bills climb this summer? Ready to take control of your energy use? A home energy audit is a good first step towards figuring out how you use energy in your home, and prioritizing where you can start saving. Some utility companies offer auditing services; there are also private contractors that will do this for you (and you may be able to write their fees off on your taxes).

Solar Powered Wineries

July 22, 2015 No Comments

Last week, Google announced a $280 million dollar deal with SolarCity, a solar paneling company that will build and lease solar power systems to between 7,000 and 9,000 homeowners, according to Reuters. This is Google’s largest investment yet and sends a major message about its trust in clean, renewable energy.
While this is major economic news, it isn’t news to many wineries who were years ahead of the pack using solar panels as a way to reduce their carbon footprint. With wineries from California to New Zealand making use of solar paneling, similar to those made by SolarCity, it was about time Google jumped on the bandwagon!
Check out our short list of wineries using solar energy and their wines. Be sure to let us know what you think of wineries using solar power below!

Shared Renewables Program: Clean Energy for All

July 22, 2015 No Comments

Shared Renewables Program Provides New Opportunities for New York Residents and Businesses to Access Clean and Affordable Energy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the approval