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Insulating paint?
 This article from the U.K. caught my eye and made me smile to think how gullible we can be. If you're thinking about disagreeing with the writer, read this first. It will probably change your mind. |
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Pay me now or pay me later
 Subscriber, Robert O'Brien, sent me a link to this article and commented, "I see a lot of people in this situation with heating systems that cost a fortune to operate, but the people don't have the the cash in hand to upgrade. What they pay in fuel bills would pay for a new system." Good point, very well made, and something to keep in mind if you're a contractor. |
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Dynamic glass
 Once on the decline in the US due to oversees manufacturing, glassmaking is coming back as American factories specialize in energy-efficient, dynamic glass. That means jobs. Read all about it in this article. Although the end of the article also brings up the important aspects of economies of scale, I still think it's good stuff. |
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The House of the Future
 Thanks again to subscriber, Robert O'Brien, for sharing this terrific 1939 issue of Popular Mechanics with us. The President of Westinghouse, who wrote the article, had a mighty fine crystal ball. See how many things you can spot that actually came to be. |
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Think global; burn local
 Here's another college that's moving away from coal and toward biomass gasification to heat their campus. What's interesting about this one is their commitment (so far) to use wood only from sustainable forests within 75 miles of the college. That's a tough challenge, and they're taking a realistic approach as to whether they'll be able to keep doing it as time goes by. We'll see. |
