Information on making buildings more energy-efficient, including conserving electricity, natural gas and water, and efficient heating and cooling.

Insulate Your Mid-Century Modern Home

In the mid-20th century, there seemed to be little reason to insulate a new California home. Mild winters and summers, combined with seemingly plentiful, inexpensive energy meant homeowners could crank up the heat without breaking the bank or worrying about their carbon footprint. In the 21st century, however, we know that the beauty of floor-to-ceiling

How Green Is Your Home? Find Out with a Green Audit

You recycle, you compost, you turn off lights when you’re not using them, but have you ever wondered what else you can do to improve your home’s “green quotient?” One way to make sure you’re doing everything you can to save energy and water and protect our environment is to do a green audit of