The Bay Area has been the forefront in leading the nation in local programs to help cities, local businesses, and residents with options to go green. The Bay Area Sunshares program pools the buying power of the participating cities and employers, to receive bulk discounts for installing new solar systems, and receive discounts on select […]
With Thanksgiving around the corner, there’s lots to be thankful for. This is a great time to reflect on our blessings and spend time with your loved ones, friends and family. This holiday season we encourage everyone to celebrate in a way that keeps your family healthy, honors creation and minimizes your carbon footprint. Here […]
If you’re from the Bay Area, your very familiar with the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, also known as BART. BART is the local transit station that connects the Bay Area, currently from four major points, Pittsburg/Bay Point, Dublin/Pleasanton, Richmond and to SFO, with plans to expand to Antioch and the South Bay. BART is […]
Fall weather is upon us, and despite the warm weather trends happening in the Bay Area recently, preparing for the fall and winter months ahead, will save your household money when the cold air descends. Here are five ways to prepare your home for cold weather ahead: 1) ITS GREAT TO INSULATE Insulation is a […]
The largest living and green roof installation in the state of California isn’t where you would think it would be. It’s not on the top of the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco, nor is it on the greenest building in Silicon Valley. It’s installed on the Korematsu Middle School, located here in the East Bay […]
With Silicon Valley leading the world in today’s technology, one of its most notable tech companies Apple, recently released it’s latest advancement in mobile devices, the iPhone 7. This tech conglomerate is not only ahead of it’s time with it’s mobile and computing technology, but also proves to be a big supporter of creating a […]
How I Got Solar for $10K from San Jose’s Skyway Electric and Solar – C. Gomez There is a big misconception among homeowners: Solar is too expensive. This misconception goes back years to when solar first started to get attention in the early part of this decade. Today, solar is much more affordable. In July, I […]
From the North Bay to the South Bay, a trend to step away from the conventional energy source, is sweeping the Bay Area. Counties are taking a stand against PG&E and are moving towards a community choice model. This gives residents a choice to power their homes, with a mix of different types of renewable […]
As Solar power continues to grow in our homes and into commercial buildings, our bay area education system is also making strides for greener living. The Campbell Union School District is looking to the sun to bring down its long-term energy costs. While educating more than 7,600 students, from preschool to eighth grade, the award-winning schools serve families […]
More than 60 million American’s live in planned communities. Most of these planned communities are governed by an Home Owners Association. The fastest-growing form of housing in the United States today are common-interest developments that includes planned unit developments of single-family homes, condominiums etc. HOA’s are put in place to help regulate and maintain a neighborhood, and outward appearance […]