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Lease the Sun: Pros and Cons of Solar Leasing
Guest Post by Chris Long, Home Depot
In 2012, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted a test in Southern California to see if the option of leasing solar panels as opposed to purchasing them outright would encourage more homeowners to use solar energy. The results were impressive...
Fair Trade Flowers Make a Difference
Post by Greg DiMedio
On Valentine’s Day, we will spend about $1.5 billion on flowers with many of those flowers coming from countries in South America, Africa, and Asia. For large-scale flower farm workers, conditions can be tough...
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes in Wilkins Township Open
Sota Home Living will be holding an open house at the Vineseian Place, a garden home community nestled in ...
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Featured Event: Don't Just Sit There - Do Something!
This month at Carlow University, Dr. Joylette Portlock will be speaking on climate change, the need for action and improving....
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Greener Pittsburgh: A Place for Pittsburghers
Shaping Pittsburgh into a more sustainable community requires the effort of all its residents, businesses, and organizations. Eat at your favorite restaurant whose menu draws from local farms or help a dedicated nonprofit make city events produce zero waste.
