It’s more important than ever that we take care of the environment—and these five cities are leading the charge. WalletHub recently compared 100 U.S. cities across 26 “green indicators,” including greenhouse gas emissions per capita, green job opportunities and smart energy policies. Here are the top five greenest cities in the U.S. (four of which… Read more »
Top 5 Greenest Cities in the U.S.
How to Keep Your Home Eco-Friendly
With the change in climate and the world leaning towards clean and sustainable energy, home owners ask the question, “How can I help make the environment clean in my own home?” There are several ways you can alter your home and day-to-day activities to help the environment. Day-to-Day Improvements Recycling can be very redundant to… Read more »
How Going Green Can Increase the Value of Your Home
As a homeowner, energy efficient upgrades are overall some of the smartest investments you can make. Not only can these types of improvements decrease how much you are paying on your utilities each month, but they also can increase the value of your home. Today’s homebuyers are more aware than ever before of the benefits… Read more »
3 Ways to Go Green with Your Roofing
If you’re seeking to reduce your carbon footprint, the best place to start is at home. From swapping out your light bulbs to resealing your windows, you’re making your way to a greener home—but don’t stop there. It’s time to set your green sights higher and look to the roof! It’s where you can best… Read more »
What is a ‘Climate-Positive’ Design and is it Possible?
In recent years, there has been an encouraging decline in the amount of carbon emissions in the U.S. But that took a turn in 2018 with a 3.4-percent increase in carbon emissions. Cities combat climate change With carbon emissions on the rise again, there are many cities across the country that are trying desperately to… Read more »
Thinking Green: Rebuilding California Homes Affected by Wildfires
Calling the wildfires that devastated the state of California “catastrophic” would be a hefty understatement. In 2018, there were more than 8,500 wildfires in California that affected almost 2 million acres of land. Most notably, the Camp Fire that took place in Northern California and the Woolsey Fire that took place in Southern California had… Read more »
What Makes a Green Building “Green?”
Today, more and more people are making the switch to sustainable or “green” buildings. But you may be wondering… Fortunately, we have some answers! We’ve broken down some elements of a sustainable building and what makes them different from other structures. The green materials used The materials that are used in the making of a… Read more »
The Update on California’s Goal of 100 Percent Clean Energy
At Rick’s Energy Solutions, we’re proud to live in a state that’s on the cutting edge of clean energy in America. It seems like each week, California hits the headlines with another major advancement in the green economy, whether it’s for automobiles, buildings, or residents. And we’re always excited to see what’s next. 100 percent… Read more »
Green Buildings are Improving the Health and Productivity of Employees
Green buildings are effective at reducing energy, and, therefore, cutting costs. They lie at the cutting edge of architecture, representing sustainability for years to come. Plus, they’re great for property value. There is however, something more important than the building itself—the people! Studies have shown that any buildings taking a green initiative are guaranteed to… Read more »
Calculating Your Carbon Footprint
Though you may be aware of the climate change occurring, you may not really understand how you’re helping it grow—and not in a good way. It starts with the impact we as humans are leaving on the earth; our carbon footprint. Carbon footprints explained This term refers to the amount of greenhouse gases that are… Read more »