Energy Archive

What are Energy Efficient Mortgages?

I have been getting a lot of questions on the loans I discussed in a recent show.  The loans are part of the FHA’s Energy Effecient Mortgage Program. This article offered by hud.gov helps to answer a lot of the questions. Good luck with your project!... (more...)

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Stay Warm and Safe

With oil rising to $90 a barrel this week, homeowners in the Northeast and Midwest who heat their homes with oil may be tempted to use supplementary heating sources to offset their high heating bills. These alternative heating sources, if not used properly,... (more...)

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Should I Go Solar?

If your electric bills are draining your bank account, learn how you could turn sunny-days into pay-days.  Read More →

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Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson talks about his “green” conversion.  Read More →

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Energy Investment: Gov. Ed Rendell on the Future of Fuel

Remember the days before the great recession? We were more concerned about oil hitting $200- than with the solvency of our banks and our personal balance sheets. It was in this environment that I spoke with the Governor of Pennsylvania about the issue... (more...)

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Baby its Cold Outside: A Smart Strategy for Lowering your Energy Bill

When I first met Jackie O’Neil in 2006, I was blown away by her understanding of green building. She built two net zero energy homes (for herself and her sister) and was able to do it for the price of non-green new home. So when I planned to stop... (more...)