PA Creates Alternative Energy Fund

Pennsylvania is establishing a $500 million fund to support alternative energy projects. Most of the money will be split into six funding sources:
$80 million in grants and loans for solar energy projects; $100 million in grants, loans, and rebates for up to 35% of the cost of solar energy projects at residences and [...]

California Gets a Greener Building Code

It frequently seems like California sets the trends for the rest of the country, and hopefully, the state’s latest idea will catch on elsewhere. The California Building Standards Commission announced today the adoption of the nation’s first statewide green building code, becoming mandatory beginning in 2010.

Is Fiberglass Insulation Green At All?

“Fiberglass is a man-made product that is composed of natural ingredients such as sand and recycled products such as window glass and bottles (20-30%). The ingredients are melted and spun to create small strands of fiberglass that together form glass wool.” It is available as loose-fill (blown in) insulation or fiberglass blanket insulation in [...]

How Green are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?

Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, are typically comprised of 2 sheets of OSB (oriented strand board) or plywood that sandwich a foam core, usually made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) or polyurethane. SIPs are great energy savers in new construction, saving significant amounts in home energy use.

How Green is Soy-Based Spray Foam Insulation?

Now that we’ve explored cellulose and denim cotton insulation, let’s take a look at another green option for insulation — Soy-based Spray Foam Insulation.

How Green Is Denim Insulation?

Yesterday, I wrote about the green merits of cellulose insulation, and today I’ll uncover the benefits of recycled denim insulation. It comes in easy-to-handle batts sized to fit snugly into the framing of standard walls and ceilings.

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