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Most of our money goes to the utilities companies. This is why a lot of us have looked for ways to reduce these bills. Installing solar panels is a great solution for this. Sunlight is endless and completely green. Building solar panels is also great for the environment as you will likely recycle items that would have otherwise been dumped. Read more

The wheat industry has been gaining popularity for the use of a waste by-product such as straw in the green building industry. More and more companies are now going this route. Read more

According to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification allows independent, third-party verification that a building project must meet for the highest green building and performance measures. The types of buildings that can be LEED certified in California include, but are not limited to business offices, retail shops, service establishments, institutional buildings, hotels and residential buildings that have four or more habitable stories. Read more

Green building and remodeling concepts are revolutionizing the way remodeling and renovation projects are being designed and built. However, it is still a concept that many homeowners cannot quite define for themselves. The concept of being green seems good, but how that translates to their renovation project is unclear. The following is our first in a series of articles addressing this subject. Read more

It might seem that in rough economic times, people’s main priority would be on saving or generating money. There is some truth to this statement, but it is not the whole truth. Some home buyers are not just looking for a good financial deal. They also want to buy a "green" or environmentally friendly property. Read more

Green buildings are leading the fight against environmental damage. They’re sustainable and efficient, with many features that can help reduce the use of fossil fuels. Harnessing wind and solar power also ensures the utilisation of renewable energy. Read more

Are full-service realtors a dying breed? Competition Bureau Commissioner Melanie Aitken has cut the heart out of the Canadian Real Estate Association’s restrictions on the use of the Multiple Listings Service, the database at the centre Read more

In the years to come, the green building and energy sectors will offer numerous opportunities we do not yet even comprehend. Education is the key to building awareness of the professions and emerging technologies that will bring us out of the economic challenges that our family and friends have experienced. Read more

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