Here's an interesting take on efficiency in historic buildings from our friends in the U.K. It seems that when you open old walls or ceilings to add insulation you're also opening a can of worms. There's a reason why old buildings were drafty. Here's the rest of the story.

I recently told you about Montpelier's proposal to build a wood-fired, district-heating plant to serve the city. Well, the voters had their say and now we'll get to see how it all works out. Stay turned.

Well, not exactly to the same subject as Vermont's, but no to some outdoor, wood-fired boilers. How come? It's all about the neighbors. Thanks to subscriber, Dave Pryer, for sharing this article with us.

This article attempts to put a positive spin on the drooping solar business in the E.U., but it's not looking too good to me right now. How do you read this? I'd love to hear your thoughts about its implications for the U.S. solar market. Can solar stand on its own legs without government subsidies?

The good people of Vienna have come up with a way to use their kitchen veggie waste in their district-heating system. Oh, and they're also heating folks with old cucumbers. How many Btus in a cucumber? First one to answer correctly wins a head of rotten lettuce!

Care to speculate on what's causing the nonstop humming in this little U.K. town? Some are blaming the new condensing boilers. Anyone up for a field trip?

Consider the damage that central heating, when not properly thought out, can do to very old art. That's the problem some English churches are now facing. Here's the story. Sometimes, the experts are not so expert at what they do.

The story of this very old light bulb delighted me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Hug your kids.