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Nowadays, most people are fully aware of the impact their actions have on the environment. In fact, people all over the world go to great lengths to reduce their carbon footprint. Most of these efforts take place in the home and in our personal lives: choosing showers over baths, separating the recycling and turning off lights as we leave rooms. Yet, for some reason, this noble effort doesn’t always translate to the office.

  Converting to a solar power system probably seems like a pricey initial investment. In the long run, it can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional power. Not only can it reduce your business's utility bills, but it could also give you a marketing edge. Studies suggest that most commercial property owner could reduce overall energy costs by as much as 75 percent! There are even incentives still available for going solar for a business.

  For residential and commercial real estate professionals, solar energy is becoming increasingly more prevalent. Once known as an alternative source of energy, those dealing with everything from large shopping centers, to municipal projects, to residential homes, are noticing the benefits that come with solar energy. With new companies streamlining production, and new solar studies coming out every day testifying to the environmental and financial benefits, there is more growth on the horizon.

“Green” cafes that operate with the wellbeing of the environment in mind are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some thoughts on the steps to building your own green neighbourhood café.  

The future is always hard to predict. But by tracing current trends in energy use, the solar energy industry, and scientific research into the future, we can pull back the curtain just a bit to steal a glimpse of what solar power might look like in 2038.

  “The sun is the only safe nuclear reactor, situated as it is some ninety-three million miles away.” -  Stephanie Mills Sun has provided energy from time immemorial to all the living creatures on the earth for their growth and development. The concerns about climate change and continuous depletion of energy resources have paved way for renewable sources of energy. Technology has seen immense caliber in sun and hence the solar industry has become a pivot of renewable energy sector. The trend is on rise for all the good reasons.

  NET Zero can be looked at in a multi sectional or holistic approach of reducing Energy, Water, and Waste on a facility or home. It provides a way of reducing or completely eliminating wasted power and provide a better way to design efficiencies into buildings and homes during the design and building phase, but also provides ways to update existing structures to become more energy efficient.

  We wanted to go through some fun holiday decorating ideas using green products and stuff just found around your home. Below are quick overviews and links to some of the best pins found online to get your holiday and crafty juices flowing.

Renewable energy has been making headlines over the last several years, especially solar power, which can be harnessed using a solar panel system. But despite all of the attention on solar power, many people are still unaware of the many benefits of using this type of renewable energy. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of installing a solar power system on your home:

  Who said Halloween has to be all orange and black? With a little do-it-yourself work and imagination, All Hallows' Eve can go green, too. Like any holiday, Halloween offers an opportunity to go green without sacrificing an ounce of festive fun. Going green for Halloween is also a nice way to cut down on spending, as the average American is projected to spend over $75 toward the October 31st festivities.