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Electric landscaping is competitive in almost every way with its gasoline counterparts. However, inherent in electric equipment is a slight drawback in power and an increase in cost. To help mitigate... Read More

The CDC, EPA and other agencies are giving us practical ways to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus such as social distancing and washing hands.  While these are essential, there are... Read More

The Sustainable Business Journey If your company is working toward becoming a more sustainable company, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. The green business journey starts with establishing a... Read More

Buildings are just like you and me; they’re complex, have a large energy intake, and produce a lot of GHGs (greenhouse gases). They also haven’t become significantly more energy... Read More

In 2007, the small town of Greensburg, Kansas was hit by a devastating tornado, which destroyed most of the town and seriously damaged the rest of it. Desperately in need of reconstruction, the... Read More

In Part I of this two-part series on the Residential Green Building Market, researching the different certification programs created broader, more complex questions about the state of the residential... Read More

By Kari Klaus, founder of RealtySage.com In 2006, I renovated my 1930s Cape Cod style home in Arlington, Virginia. I was a licensed real estate agent and had begun my LEED Green Associate... Read More

When you build a house, some parts are designed to be upgraded within a few years, and others after a few decades or even after one century.  Kitchens and bathrooms get makeovers, but... Read More

In mid-January 2023, there was what seemed like a surprise announcement one day acknowledging the dangers of gas stoves and announcing possible regulatory action, and then this whole story seemed to... Read More

2021: The year of recovery Last year brought tremendous change in the business world with the acceleration of so many mega trends including remote work, video conferencing, eCommerce, and the... Read More