Philadelphia Renewable

Habitat Philadelphia is proud to boast they not only build and restore homes that are affordable, but that are sustainable, as well. In 2009 the organization completed seven homes on Stiles Street in West Philadelphia that were certified by Leed (Leadership and Energy in Environmental Design) to help demonstrate the organization’s commitment to building in adherence to national standards.Habitat for Humanity goes on to point out that they build green for three reasons:

1. Environmental Stewardship by making certain that water and energy conservation are fundamental to the design and construction of homes. They utilize existing housing stock and infill lots which extend the lifecycle of Philadelphia homes, retain cultural resources, reduces waste, and minimizes the amount of Continue Reading »

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The United States is spending a great deal of money trying to combat problems caused by the use of fossil fuels. Environmental degradation is forcing everyone, worldwide, to consider other sources of energy. One of the more popular alternatives that is starting to be used extensively throughout this country is solar energy. By using photovoltaic panels or solar thermal collectors, the heat and energy from the sun’s rays can be transformed into electricity. Solar power can also be used for heating and cooling of a building. Solar America Cities is a partnership through the U.S. Department of Energy and is comprised of 25 major cities in the U.S. who are striving to expand their use of renewable resources, particularly through the use of solar technology. Continue Reading »

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Whether you’re a homeowner looking for new ways to increase the energy efficiency of your house or a business owner with plans to retrofit a building with energy saving devices or build a whole new building designed for efficiency, there is someone to help. Philadelphia has a number of companies offering these services and they will take you through the whole process to help you achieve the most efficient and cost effective environment.Green Tech Energy Services offers a range of technologies to help commercial, educational, government, or health care facilities achieve a more cost-effective system. Green Tech installs solar power systems to provide hot water, heat and electricity for a building. Initial installation of a solar panel system can be costly but it pays for itself very quickly. Energy costs from a solar system are next to nothing because you are making use of a free and unlimited resource: no more fluctuating energy prices to stress over. Green Tech can also install automation systems that monitor and regulate heating and air temperatures to reduce unnecessary energy use and prolong equipment life. They also offer HVAC replacement with new more efficient systems. Most of the equipment offered by Green Tech ensures pay back within 2-5 years. Continue Reading »

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