Archives
Mobile App Creates Reports Based on Smart Home and Energy Efficiency Data
Growing numbers of homebuyers and sellers are looking for energy efficient homes and the Homeselfe®RE app empowers agents with several tools to serve these clients. A survey of brokers and agents released last week by the National Association of REALTORS®(NAR)reveals that nearly 80% feel that Utility Costs are very or somewhat important to homebuyers. Based on its patent pending technology, Homeselfe®RE can easily generate smart home, energy efficiency and solar reports an agent can use in listing presentations and marketing materials.
Esty, Murphy Applaud Senate Passage of Collinsville Dam Legislation
WASHINGTON - May 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) applauded final passage in the U.S. Senate of H.R. 316, the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act. The Coll...
Supported Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Training in Capital Region this Fall
New York, NY- October 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As students return to school, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that energy efficiency and renewable energy training courses are available this fal...
EPA honors Sterling Planet in Atlanta, Ga. for Green Power Leadership in the Southeast
ATLANTA - September 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sterling Planet in Atlanta, Ga. is among 21 Green Power Partners awarded Green Power Leadership Awards by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their achievements in advancing the nation’s ren...
MPSC and Michigan Energy Office Issue Draft Report on Renewable Energy, Public Comment Sought
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman John D. Quackenbush and Michigan Energy Office Director Steve Bakkal today issued a draft reporton renewable energy and are seeking public co...
Nearly 1,700 acres in Glover and Greensboro Conserved
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Vermont Land Trust and the Greensboro Land Trust are happy to announce that a large stretch of well-managed forest—filled with unique natural and historical features—was conserved on T...
SUNY Campuses To Share IT Services and Increase Energy Efficiency at Data Centers As...
New York, NY - July 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that SUNY will save more than $1.2 million annually in energy costs throug...
Udall Introduces Bill to Encourage Colorado Communities to Develop Solar Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark Udall, who serves on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, re-introduced his Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act today. The bill, developed based on ideas from Udall's 2010...
Murkowski Welcomes Renewable Energy Grants for Alaska Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced the awarding of $178,000 in U.S. Forest Service grants for renewable energy projects to the Chilkoot Indian Association and the Ketchikan Gateway...
Governor Signs Legislation to Promote Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy for Homes, Farms and...
BURLINGTON - June 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Peter Shumlin today signed into law three bills that will improve access to energy efficiency and clean energy for Vermonters. The legislative package will provide new financing options through VEDA...
Department of Environmental Protection Completes Green Infrastructure Projects in Brooklyn That Will Improve Water...
New York, NY - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Carter Strickland today joined New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Venetia Lannon to a...
Congresswoman Titus Announces Major Clean Energy Project for Southern Nevada
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First District announced that the Department of the Interior has approved a major clean energy project in Southern Nevada. The Midland Solar Project wil...
Advanced Green Building Course Offered
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- June 13 and 14 the HBA will offer the course Advance Green Building: Building Science at the HBA office. This two-day course instructs builders and remodelers on proper building science techniques f...
Mayor Menino Announces Renew Boston Whole Building Incentive for Residents During the Boston 500:...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino in concert with National Grid and NSTAR today announced the new Renew Boston Whole Building Incentive initiative that significantly reduces the cost for energy efficiency impr...
King, Collins Announce Legislation to Support Cheap, Clean, Home-Grown Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME) today introduced legislation, cosponsored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), that would recognize and promote the economic and environmental benefits of biomass ...
U.S. Courthouse in Buffalo Receives High Performance Energy-Efficiency Award from NYSERDA
New York, NY - May 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded the U.S. Courthouse in Buffalo a high performance energy-efficiency plaque for energy-efficiency projects that will cut...
Treasurer McCord Proud to Accept National Award for Keystone HELP
Harrisburg - May 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord expressed appreciation to State and Local Energy Report for recognizing the achievements of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (Keystone HELP) as the magazine an...
Senate Passes Bills to Increase “Green” Building Construction and Reduce Energy Costs
New York, NY - May 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Senate today passed bills that would continue to promote the construction of environmentally-friendly buildings and the cost-saving benefits of net metering for utility bills. Both bil...
Governor Snyder Proclaims May 2013 as Building Safety Month; “Code Officials Keep You Safe”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Rick Snyder today proclaimed May 2013 as Building Safety Month in Michigan. This year's theme "Code Officials Keep You Safe" highlights four weekly themes: Fire Safety and Awareness; Disa...
MISS. SENATORS WARN OF ADMINISTRATION OVERREACH IN GREENHOUSE GAS PLAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today cautioned the Obama administration not to act unilaterally to expand the scope of a federal environmental review law in its ef...
