Keeping in line with last months article, we wanted to highlight the energy savings everyone can have without a high cost. As winter is upon us we often think of the heating cost associated with keeping our homes, our offices, or our warehouses warm.  We wanted to share how successful Nansulate has been around the globe.  We think it highlights the importance of energy savings, no matter the season.

Read how people and organizations are taking small steps that can make  a huge impact to our environment and our savings: http://nansulate.com/nanoblog/around-the-globe/.

Read more about how Nansulate can help lower your heating and cooling costs.

Insulation is a major contributor to energy costs. Losing heat in winter and keeping cool in the summer are preventable ways to reduce not just your monthly bill, but also your environmental impact. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) explains how insulation works as well as provides a great list of different types of insulation. Interested in insulating your home? The DOE also has instructions for a do-it-yourself energy audit so that you can better evaluate your home’s “areas for improvement.”

While some greening options require significant investment and work, there are many low-cost and simple solutions that will help reduce your footprint right now. If you are looking for easy steps to make your home greener, consider a sustainable paint job. Nansulate is a thermal coating that insulates your home, increasing energy efficiency and reducing fuel costs.  How does it work? (more…)

The good news is there is something you can do about it.

If you are a New Yorker and haven’t already gotten your hands on a copy of NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC, you have probably come across some of the Plan’s initiatives…the MillionTreesNYC Campaign, the Schoolyards-to-Playgrounds Initiative, or congestion pricing. (more…)

Make a video showing how you “dump the pump” and you could win big.

By TDG Community

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) — the membership organization for transit systems around the country — is running a video contest to highlight the money-saving, energy-saving and environmental benefits of “dumping the pump” and riding public transportation this summer and beyond. It’s not hard to join the contest: (more…)

A roadmap from a green broker.
By Kerry Mitchell

This is good news! Now how do we get there? All economists are a bit confused on what needs to happen. First, let’s get to the acceptance piece of the puzzle. (more…)