The recent 2013 Living Future conference presented a new challenge. The event was a testimonial to the growth of a movement that started with making buildings less bad for the environment, to considering methods for constructing buildings and communities that are resilient to extreme weather and ever changing climate conditions. The challenges is for the
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The Puget Sound region is home to many green enthusiasts and green tech companies. It is no surprise that these two circles would overlap and a clean / green tech cluster of companies now support the movement toward a greener economy. Globally, the clean tech sector is massive and growing at a tremendous rate. A
Eastside Greendrinks, a volunteer organization that promotes sustainability and community on the Eastside, is part of a global Greendrinks network of self-organizing groups. We meet monthly at different locations around the area to connect, share green-focused stories, build community and enjoy a refreshment that is typically donated by a sponsoring organization. This month, a group
Last month, I joined a like-minded group for a Port of Seattle community-education tour, this one down the five-mile-long Duwamish River. Still a work in progress, this Superfund site now supports a healthy salmon run, a multitude of bird life, seals and even sea lions. The tour showcased a real National Geographic turnaround – but
During a Christmas-time visit to my former home state Colorado, I drove by the US Air Force Academy and noticed a large installation of solar panels on the grounds. With 300 days of sunshine a year and some of the bluest skies I’ve ever seen, Colorado is perfect for solar power. It’s likely I wouldn’t
Recently, I took a trip out to the PSE Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility in Kittitas County, Washington, and learned firsthand where my green power comes from. An added bonus was the drive east on Highway 2 over the Cascades where I experienced an abundant feast of fall colors and blue skies above. My
The Society of Marketing Professional Services, SMPS Seattle Chapter hosted an interesting panel on energy, Power Your Position: Plug-In To New Energy Opportunities, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The overall goal was to learn from industry thought leaders about the state of energy sourcing and development options beyond traditional coal and petroleum. With these insights
Looking for a deep green resource that can help you to locate, research or assess the latest and greatest in energy-related programs, then check out Washington State Extension Energy Program. This group of academics, researchers and industry practitioners and partners operates like a consulting firm and is a self-supported department within the University. According to
Secretary Steven Chu, from the Department of Energy and a Nobel Prize winner, enlightens us on the Auto Industry, in his 2010 talk. I located this video after publishing my post on “Greener Rides” and thought that I would share it with you to underscore the innovation taking place in transportation around the world. As
You are going places in 2011 but how are you planning on getting there? Assuming you are driving a car that is no longer safe, reliable or meeting your family’s needs and you are in the market deciding on a vehicle that is more fuel-efficient, has lower emissions vehicle and one that minimizes our growing