Firstly, we are be past the point where solar can be labeled an “alternate energy source.” Even Chicago’s flagship McDonald’s has gone solar. These days, switching to solar in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry is less fringe and more mainstream, with even smaller developers hopping on the green bandwagon. Solar Is No Longer Alternative... Continue Reading →
Back in 2013 in CHICAGO, it reported that the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers premiered its “Residential and Commercial Valuation of Solar” course. This course back then was the latest offering in the Appraisal Institute’s Valuation of Sustainable Buildings Professional Development Program. More interestingly, this hands-on course introduces appraisers to solar terminology.... Continue Reading →
As automakers try to plug into consumers’ future needs. So electric cars are stirring boardroom curiosity. However currently; not a lot of sales. In addition, Some car manufacturers are banking on a different story. I mean in the future, though. Electric car sales Also, Electric vehicles include less than 1 percent of U.S. auto sales.... Continue Reading →
Across the country, news reports shared the gripping images of fire roaring through Northern California. For those of us living in Mendocino and Sonoma counties, this was devastation of life as we knew it. Background The Northern California firestorm was a record-setter, causing at least $9.4 billion in insured damages and predicted to cost the... Continue Reading →
As I love to start almost each eco-friendly post LOL: FIRST OFF! When You consider your carbon footprint: First, you recycle Second, you never leave your home without your reusable shopping bags Third, you may even have a compost in your backyard to cut back on waste. However, there is ample opportunity to reduce your... Continue Reading →
