Tag archive: Sustainability

(LCFS) Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Plug’n Paid . California Regulators mandate that polluters must buy LCFS carbon credits from now till 2030 .. California’s Carbon Credit Program The California Air Resources Board (CARB) carbon credit program known as the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is a Cap-n-Trade program that directly benefits owners of Electric Vehicle…

Renewable Energy Market

Increasing Electricity Production According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, spending on renewable energy capacity is expected to total $7 trillion over the next 20 years.  Limited conventional fuel supplies, growing demand for energy, advances in technology, continuing climate change, and improving price competitiveness between traditional and renewable energy sources are…

Financial Incentives

Going solar is a solid reliable investment for your home or business.  Since your roof is probably never going anywhere, and, perpetual utility rates increases are an unfortunate reality … solar electric panels are the best secured investment you can make in today’s market.  Compare going solar to traditional higher…

Green Buildings

Retro-Commissioning | Green Buildings “…the modern architect has produced the most flagrantly uneconomic and uncomfortable buildings … inhibited only with the aid of the most expensive devices of heating and refrigeration … glass-sheathed buildings without any contact with fresh air, sunlight or view.” Louis Mumford, architectural critic and social commentator,…

Get On The Bus

Get On The Bus (8/21) You’re invited to the 8th Annual GET ON THE BUS tour! Come aboard for the traveling roof party & wine reception.  Don’t miss the event that has been dubbed as the most fun event of the year!   Every year the American Institute of Architects, Pasadena…

Brown Bag Lunch & Learns

Town Council Energy Fairs Get your home’s energy from the sun! Our Green Power Systems knowledge experts will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity, how to apply for available incentives and share valuable consumer awareness tips that can help you feel more confident when evaluating solar for your home. This…

Residential Solar

Residential Pieces & Parts About Solar Energy (Photovoltaics or PV) Photovoltaic (PV) is a combination of two words: Photon (light), and Voltage (energy). Not too long ago installing a solar energy system may have seemed a difficult task to accomplish. These days, thanks to major advances in solar technology, it’s…