The City’s Home Rehab and Energy Efficiency program is here to help homeowners make needed repairs. The City of Columbia’s Housing Programs Division strives to ameliorate Columbia’s shortage of affordable housing through a variety of programs, including its Home Rehab and Energy Efficiency Program. The program is designed to bring existing homes up to code, […]
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March 1, 2021 — 0
Transforming nursing homes into healthy living spaces
With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the urgent need of nursing homes to do all they can to limit the spread of communicable illnesses, leadership and staff priorities lie in protecting resident health and delivering the best quality of care possible. While they must continue to navigate day-to-day challenges — keeping areas clean to reduce the […]
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PNNL Energy Sciences Center Will Help Realize Clean Energy Future
A new research facility on the Richland campus of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is set to open fall 2021. The Energy Sciences Center (ESC) will feature many of PNNL’s strengths in chemistry, materials sciences, and computing in one building. “The ESC will accelerate innovation in energy research using chemistry, materials science, and quantum information […]
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Missoula County inks contract for energy audit in pursuit of carbon neutrality
With a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, Missoula County is moving to complete an energy audit of its two largest facilities, and it approved a $75,000 contract with a national consultant to complete the work. The agreement with McKinstry Essention LLC will include a review of the county detention center and courthouse, and […]
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Old Homes: Maximizing Energy Efficiency & Sustainability in Older Houses
Credit https://www.flickr.com/photos/smilla4/ In advance of the Old House Trade Show, we discuss how owners of older homes across the state can be more sustainable by using less energy, fewer materials, and smart design—helping both the environment and the value of their homes. Guests: Hillary Bassett , executive director, Greater […] View original at www.mainepublic.org
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Top US Cities Considered the Most Energy Efficient, by Sandra Wood
Many people recognize the need for increased efforts to reduce energy consumption and make communities cleaner. As cities strive to reduce pollution and conserve energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has recognized the ones making the largest strides in this area. Based on their scores on the […] View original at homeenergypros.org
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