by Chris White | Mar 27, 2013 | Business, Energy, Environment, Green Building, LEED, Legal, Regulations
A pair of Florida lawmakers is attempting to broaden green building compliance by loosening up reliance on LEED. If the bills are successful, state buildings could rely on lesser-known green certification programs such as Green Globes. Most people are unaware that...
by Chris White | Mar 15, 2013 | Energy, Engineering, Environment, LEED, News
Well, this is somewhat surprising and somewhat not. I’ve always said that just because a building claims to be green, or even has a LEED plaque on the front of it for that matter, doesn’t mean it’s saving energy or money. Mother Nature Network has...
by Chris White | Feb 19, 2013 | Business, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Tips
The importance of building green or implementing green initiatives in existing buildings is on everyone’s mind. The top three outcomes building owners want to achieve by going green are: 1) Lowering operating costs (energy savings). 2) Having a healthier indoor...
by Chris White | Feb 13, 2013 | Energy, Environment, News, Tips
Are Worms Contributing to Climate Change? According to a story in the journal Nature Climate Change, worms are contributing more greenhouse gasses than previously thought. Global worming: how worms are accelerating climate change gu.com/p/3dhkp/tf — Guardian...
by Chris White | Nov 5, 2012 | Energy, Green Building, Tips
We’re all looking for ways to save money these days, and any savings here and there can help. You’ve probably heard that doing things like switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs, shutting down your computer at night, and turning off your modem when...
by Chris White | Sep 4, 2012 | Business, Energy, Environment, Green Building, Tips
Waste is a symptom of an inefficient process. Reducing waste increases efficiency. Increasing efficiency increases profits. Theoretically speaking, it is better to prevent the generation of waste than it is to recycle. You can only recycle waste that you have failed...