Minnesota News
(Minneapolis, MN and Grand Rapid, MI; May 21st 2013) – Minnesota GreenStar (MNGS) and the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) will make MNGS’s successful Green Remodeling Certification program; ‘GreenStar’ available outside of Minnesota. Initial expansion states …
Let’s face it, if it doesn’t put money in your client’s pockets, or your pockets, it is very likely not going to happen. Sustainability is just fine as a concept but where the pedal hits the …
Are natural, locally/regionally sourced, non toxic, bio based wall assemblies possible in the cold weather climate region of the U.S? How can strawbale be effective without causing mold,moisture and durability issues? This webinar will provide an understanding of two fundamental …
Tankless water heaters have not been widely available in the U.S. market for long. Early on, the selection was limited; building codes were not always accommodating and finding a good contractor was a challenge. Nevertheless, they …
“This Consumer Green Preferences Survey, conducted by Green Builder® Media, is aimed to understand the sustainable lifestyle preferences, attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing patterns of adults aged 35-55 with an active and healthy lifestyle who are interested …
LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities and Energy Star have certain requirements for wallboard installed in moisture prone locations such as bathrooms. All of these programs prohibit the use of typical “green board.” LEED and Enterprise require either …
Finally it is here – after 2 years of filming and a big thanks to four Grand Valley State University Interns, 2 hours of video detailed in over 10 sections on the how and why of …
How to Buy a Refrigerator that Doesn’t Suck (Energy) That 200-pound towering box of steel in your kitchen prevents food from spoiling every second of every day. Whether it contains a single jar of pickles or …
PHIUS+ Certification for Building Projects is the only voluntary certification program on the US Market at an affordable cost that requires both: a thorough third party review of the design and energy/hygrothermal modeling of a project as …
AES has Partnered with Advanced Energy To help HVAC contractors Qualify as High Performance Home leaders. Those installing systems in ENERGY STAR qualified homes are need to ensure are properly trained and qualified to perform HVAC QI services, EPA …
