The Energy Source that May Be Right for Your School

May 16, 2014

The recession and the sudden abundance of natural gas helped depress energy prices over the last few years. But that run appears to be over and prices are expected to rise this winter for 9 out of 10 households. According to the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, the […]

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Outside Fridges: Things to Know

May 16, 2014

An interesting question was posed to me a few days ago by a good friend: Would I save energy by placing my refrigerator outside?. My quick answer was “yes”, but I followed it with a few helpful opinions.  Refrigeration systems are typically one of the larger consumers of energy in any home. Most refrigerators are […]

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Plugging into the Environment

May 16, 2014

The classroom is at the heart of any educational program. For it to function at its highest level, it requires the wisdom of an educator, a toolbox for teaching, and students who desire to learn. Today’s multifaceted learning environment provides students with many ways to learn as it constantly evolves to meet the changing demands […]

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Dead Trees? Leave Them Until Summer’s End!

April 30, 2014

Got dead trees? Leave them! It might be customary to take down dead trees, trim dead branches or remove old logs, but keeping them in place can provide a place to nest, store food, hunt, roost and rest for more than 80 species of birds, according to Audubon. This is particularly true in oak woodlands, […]

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Plant Trees the Right Way for Maximum Savings

April 30, 2014

It’s planting season, which means it’s getting warmer, the days are longer and shade is going to be at a premium. If you’re planting trees this spring, then, you have a lot to think about. Planting shade trees in strategic locations can cool your house, save money on your cooling bills and extend the life […]

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A Day in the Sun

February 18, 2014

As a child playing in the creek on hot summer days, it was a treat to climb out of the cool water just to lie on the sunlit rocks as they fed their slow, steady warmth into my skin. I didn’t know it then, but there’s a term for the build up of heat in […]

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Engaging Students in “Green “ Dialogue Can Help Schools Take The Bottom Line From Red to Black

February 18, 2014

As a result of our current economic woes, nearly every school in the nation has been forced to step back and take a critical look at operating costs. Many are dusting off the covers of their fiscal plans to see if there’s a way to weather the storm, yet, at a time when literally every […]

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An Interview from the Green Alchemy and the Permaculture Revolution: Willi Paul & David B. Metcalfe

January 17, 2011

By Patrick Brinkerhoff Mr. Paul is a Green Business Certified Sustainability Consultant.  He specializes in strategic client relations for environmental, green-tech start-ups, and sustainability non-profits. Mr. Paul is CEO at PlanetShifter.com Magazine and has published over 230 thought leader interviews in alchemy, mythology and sustainability with 1750 posts to-date since launching his site on Earth […]

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Last Three Months for Some Energy Credits

October 4, 2010

Federal income tax credits for purchasing qualifying windows, doors, heat  pumps, central air conditioners, water heaters and other qualifying energy property for a primary residence end on December 31, 2010 (unless otherwise renewed by Congress).  Qualifying property installed in a primary residence (and is operational) by that date qualifies for a federal income tax credit […]

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Lack of Time – Time the New Commodity

June 26, 2010

Posted By Patrick Brinkerhoff As a busy owner and entrepreneur of a business, it can be challenging to find time to look at your business and experience what you have built.  In fact, in my experience working with small business owners, aspiring to develop their companies, the biggest stumbling block owners’ face is a lack […]

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