There is still ongoing confusion as to how Chicagoans recycle, and what items can or can’t be thrown into the blue bins.
The Green Series
This flexible material turns any surface into a solar panel
The Illinois Commerce Commission has just approved a $67 million rate decrease, $17 million more than the $50 million decrease ComEd proposed. Because of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA) or smart grid law, a 2011 statue that guarantees utilities a return each, has allow ComEd to secure more than […]
While solar is comprised of a diverse suite of technologies, there are three main types: photovoltaics (PV), solar heating & cooling (SHC), and concentrating solar power (CSP). Homeowners and businesses interested in going solar are primarily interested in the first two technologies, while utilities and large-scale energy project developers primarily […]
Though it may not fully feel like it, spring is upon us! April showers, is the time many homeowners start to prep their lawns and gardens for the coming summer. But there are a few things some homeowners can do to not only make their lawns green, but themselves. Typically, […]
For the past few years, I have been explaining deconstruction to clients, and lately it seems to be growing in interest and curiosity. Deconstruction is the process of salvaging materials from a home. Both raw and finished materials could be salvaged and reused in a new home, or even donated […]
Air sealing is a new program and People’s Gas wants to test it out through a small pilot program. The timeline is fast approaching so take action soon if interested. From CNT, a division of Center for Neighborhood Technology. CNT Energy is partnering with the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program […]
I am happy to introduce LaManda Joy, author of the edible gardening blog TheYarden.com and founder of The Peterson Garden Project (which by the way we are raffling off two open bar tickets to their next event) which is a revival Victory Garden in Chicago’s 40th ward. She wants everyone […]
The third worst snowstorm in Chicago’s history has reinforced the importance of heating / heat-loss, building envelope and preventative measures.
Simple and cost-effective Green projects for your home. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.
Many homeowner and builders are planning and developing new green design projects in their developments and existing homes. This first part in a series explores the planning of green developments. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.