The Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 wrapped up in Madrid, Spain this week, announcing the overall “Most Efficient” solar house winner yesterday. Virginia Tech won the coveted award for its Lumenhaus, shown below: The Electrical Energy Balance Contest at the Solar Decathlon Europe, was given to the University of Applied Sciences Rosenhelm with its solar house [...]
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- Eco-Friendly Luggage from Recycled Airline Seats and FabricsWe were so excited to find eco-friendly luggage and other items, including business card holders, wallets and handbags made from recycled airline seats and fabrics. Tierra Ideas, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, creates the products below using leather aircraft seat covers, aircraft fabrics, aircraft curtains, tire inner tubes and more: BUSINESS CARD HOLDER […]
- Property Assessed Clean Energy LoansIf you are not aware of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans, you are not alone. The program was established three years ago to allow financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs via long-term property tax assessments. With no money down, property owners can install solar panels, wind energy and more, paying off their […]