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As management system consultants, we frequently guide organizations through the ins and outs of ISO standards, from understanding their benefits to navigating the certification process. While the goal is always to achieve compliance smoothly, setbacks can happen— whether due to overlooked nonconformities or a lack of familiarity with specific requirements. A failed certification audit may […]

I’m currently in the design phase of building my home in Maine, with the goal of creating a place where I can comfortably live for the next 30+ years. I’m collaborating with an architect on the project, but as we move forward, I’m open to hearing any feedback or suggestions from others. Sustainability and green […]

Hello, I’m seeking some advice and opinions on recovery ventilators. I live in northern Illinois in a home with three people and three cats, totaling about 1,400 square feet of living space, including a conditioned basement. After reading several articles, it seems there isn’t a major difference between HRVs and ERVs when it comes to […]

GBA enabled me to GC the energy aspects of the gut-renovation of my 1960s ranch (Maine coast, zone 6a) to a Pretty Good House level- completed in 2022.  I thought I could live with the attic I knew I was half-assing- it was fatigue, budget, schedule, etc.  But I have a bad summer attic overheating […]

The obvious question when considering a heat pump is how much electricity it will use and whether it will save money compared to other heating options. With a heat pump this is a more complicated question than with a combustion heating source. With combustion, a BTU is basically a BTU, you can calculate a house’s […]

I’m considering making 24′ of kitchen countertop out of birch plywood covered by Formica or something like a hard polyurethane or epoxy.  Finger-jointed boards might make a good backsplash.  HD sells a 3/4″ birch plywood made of nothing but wood and a soy-based glue that emits no indoor pollutants for around $62 in a 2′ […]

Strengthening Energy Grids to Withstand Natural Disasters Strengthening energy grids to withstand natural disasters is crucial as climate change intensifies extreme weather, leading to more frequent and prolonged power outages, and the aging infrastructure struggles to keep pace with rising energy demands. By Jane Marsh Sep 13, 2024 Nowadays, you can’t turn on the news […]

Advancing Environmental Sustainability: The Crucial Role of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers in Renewable Energy Manufacturing While renewable energy technologies are key in combating climate change, their manufacturing processes must avoid environmental degradation, highlighting the crucial role of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) in mitigating pollution in solar, wind, electric vehicle (EV), and hydrogen production. By Anoosheh Oskouian […]

How Community Solar Projects Are Democratizing Access to Clean Energy Community solar projects are breaking down barriers to renewable energy, making solar power accessible and affordable for a diverse range of communities. By Jane Marsh Jun 20, 2024 As the world grapples with the urgency of climate change, the transition to renewable energy has become […]

EPA’s WaterSense Program Saved 1.2 Trillion Gallons of Water in 2023 The WaterSense initiative conserves water and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. By Robert Yaniz, Jr. Jun 18, 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that its WaterSense program helped businesses and homeowners save an impressive 1.2 trillion gallons of water in 2023. According […]