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Congress Clashes with the EPA for Greater Good?

One of the first initiatives that the newly-elected Republican House Majority is working on is to dismantle what they deem as the “job-killing” Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations set forth by the current Executive branch (E.P.A. Faces First Volley From … Continue reading

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Should We Be Energy Efficient Only When it Hurts Our Wallet?

Riding through my hometown, I noticed that the price of gas was starting to creep up again. This week it averaged $2.89/gallon – a far cry from the $4.00+/gallon we were paying last year. When gas was $4.00/gallon, people would … Continue reading

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Reflections from a Recent Hotel Stay

Do hotels really care about being green? Continue reading

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BCA Certification for CxAs

How to we make BCA certifications easier to obtain without sacrificing integrity? Continue reading

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Are We Spending Money in the Right Spot?

Why spend so much on renewable energy when improving building efficiency is the most inexpensive way to reduce GHG emissions? Continue reading

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