Home buyers looking to secure the cheapest mortgage might want to consider an energy efficient home, as half of all lenders now offer special ‘green’ rates. Energy efficient homes are typically those with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of either an A or B. EPC is a rating […] Click here to view original […]

"Make it make sense." A home inspector’s video of a 3D-printed concrete house in Georgetown, Texas, has started a discussion about whether this new building method is the future of housing. The home is built with concrete and the home is designed to be sturdier, more energy-efficient, and better […] Click here to view original

Article Open access Zhen Qian , Min Chen , Rui Zhu , Fan Zhang , Teng Zhong , Jian Lin , Liang Ning , Wei Xie , Felix Creutzig , Wenjun Tang , Laibao Liu , Jiachuan Yang , Ye Pu , Wenjia Cai , Yingxia Pu , Deer […] Click here to view original

A view of a 400mW offshore solar farm run by China General Nuclear Power Group in Zhaoyuan in east China’s Shandong province Feb. 28, 2025. On Wednesday, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced that the country would be investing in major renewable energy projects—developing new offshore wind […] Click here to view original

One strategy to make buildings more efficient and reduce their carbon impact is to retrofit heating, hot water and energy systems. But it’s not always easy – or even viable – to change out old for new. Two innovative projects that are playing out here in Central New York […] Click here to view original

We may collect a share of sales from items linked to on this page. Learn more . Going green can be great for business, but that profitability has led to a problem with transparency. Some companies claim to be more sustainable than they are, even if they do so […] Click here to view original