Learn the most effective ways to set an intention for maximum positive impact on your life.
Portland and Seattle have taken steps to help commercial building owners access the information they need to make their buildings more energy efficient and comfortable.
Shoreline Community College Students in the Commercial Energy Audit class did a presentation of their findings following an audit of the Parent Child Center at Shoreline Community College.
Unlike the television version of "The Biggest Loser," the traditional litigation-style divorce process produces "The 'Real' Biggest Losers"
Learn how to increase your own intuition with these 6 tips.
Business owners and home owners can save money by buying salvage items or when deconstructing a building sending salvage to Earthwise Architectural Salvage.
This blog post is an intro into multimedia marketing including some important things to consider and resources available to help businesses get the best results for their efforts.
YOU have the power to help advance the healing of others in need, and to advance a powerful and peaceful means of resolving conflict within our culture. PLEASE HELP!!
Of Paramount Importance - A BLOG ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE, PRESERVATION, POLITICS AND LIFE, IN AND AROUND SHORELINE, WA
Between new labels for comparing gas efficiency and "smog eating buildings" consumers can expect cleaner skies ahead.
Using green walls, roofs and rain gardens can reduce or eliminate the need for costly and from an environmental point of view ineffective vault systems for handling storm water.
Part three in a four part series this article is focused on resources available for business owners to electrical use and its associated costs.
Save your business money, time and prevent interruptions on production by sticking to a maintenance schedule. Various check lists and advice on how are available.
Sealing and insulating is an inexpensive way to reduce operating costs. A commercial energy audit will help the business owner determine what needs to be done to get the biggest return on investment.
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New Jersey developed a model for financing Solar installation that has resulted in the most rapid expansion of Solar installations in the country.
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Of Paramount Importance Blog - A BLOG ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE, PRESERVATION, POLITICS AND LIFE, IN AND AROUND SHORELINE, WA
Clean Edge Energy Leadership Index ranked Washington State sixth in the nation using key indicators within the topics of technology, policy and capital.
Seattle Steam operates a centralized heating system in downtown Seattle. They are converting waste into a resource and cutting carbon without increasing cost to customers.
Thanks to good work the Port will exceed Federal Clean Air standards while providing support for the truck drivers who are converting to cleaner fuels.
Largest solar-energy array in the State of Washington is being installed on the roof of Qwest field and will reduce the electrical usage by 21% and help keep the building cool in the summer.
Businesses that include the Environmental Protection Agency's WasteWise program in their sustainability plan will benefit from the tools and information provided.
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The City of Seattle announced a program that will help commercial property owners reduce electric use up to 50 percent through retrofits.
Germany has a plan to eliminate all nuclear power while cutting CO2 emissions. We can learn a lot, from Germany but need to switch quickly to renewable energy or pay the consequences of fewer jobs.
The world can produce more renewable energy than needed based on current demand. Despite the obvious benefits it remains to be seen whether the necessary investment in renewables will be made.
Profile of a business that is an example of a business that while not perfect is becoming "sustainable."
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A BLOG ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE, PRESERVATION, POLITICS AND LIFE, IN AND AROUND SHORELINE, WA
Highlights of a survey by Buck Consultants shows a significant increase in businesses adopting "green" strategies because of the economic benefits.
The Lighting Design Lab is a valuable resource to businesses interested in saving money while increasing the quality on lighting.
Learn how to detach from your emotions in three steps without denying them, so you can create more peace in your life and relationships.
Economic Development needs to be part of a community plan for sustainability. Growing the economy from within a community is more effective than trying to attract companies from outside.