Green Building
Central Library renews environment via green roof, including solar
From an article by Bobby Tanzilo on OnMilwaukee.com: There are always exciting things going on in Milwaukee Public Library’s Downtown Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. But, these days, there is also some excitement on the building’s roof, too. When the library needed to replace its 25-year-old roof last year, instead of going for a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Energy efficient renewable homes: Cheaper to build, sell higher
From a paper published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory: The data support the conclusion that SheaHomes [the builder of the zero energy home] was able to deliver highly energy-efficient homes equipped with solar water heating systems, 39% of which also included a GPV [grid-tied photovoltaic] system at a competitive price. In fact, despite their [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Solar adds to state’s first green built apartments
Rich Arnesen (right) discusses the solar installations on the roof of Park Central Apartments with a building resident. From a story by Mike Ivey in The Capital Times: Back when other developers were pursuing luxury condominiums for the affluent, Stone House Development Inc. was quietly going in a different direction. Specializing in apartments for moderate-income [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Five energy proposals for Wisconsin
From a commentary by Don Wichert, director of renewable energy programs for Focus on Energy, in the Wisconsin State Journal: High energy prices and potential supply disruptions can prompt creative thinking and new approaches in thousands of situations. Here are five energy proposals that could be started immediately. The most imminent is to provide innovative [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Interview with Nancy & Steve Sandstrom: Ecotourism hosts and promoters
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