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Peak Oil and Scenario Planning

By Robert Fryer on February 23, 2010

In my classroom, we run scenarios about the future in order to know how to design buildings that not only meet current needs, but also the needs of future inhabitants. We try to forecast at least 50 years into the future. Forecasting the Future As you well know, it’s not easy to make predictions about [...]

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Net Zero VS. Carbon Neutral – which is better?

By Rob Fleming on December 19, 2009

Lately I’ve been overly exposed to, and effectively seduced by the concept of carbon neutrality. This idea resonates on so many levels. After all, if our society can reduce its carbon foot print then the impacts of the effects of climate change (rising sea levels, desertification, drought, flood, etc) can be attacked–fundamental to desire to [...]

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To Start Making Your Home Energy Efficient and To Reduce Waste:

• For renters or homeowners
• No expertise needed
• 2 days to finish all of them
• Little money needed

1. Install CFL or LED light bulbs
2. Put your most used lights on timers
3. Put bathroom, basement lights on occupancy sensors
4. Install an Energy Star programmable thermostat
5. Turn down your water heater to 120 degrees F
6. Weatherize windows and doors
7. Recycle your trash
8. Compost if you can
9. If you can’t, use your garbage disposal
10. Install smart strips and kill switches

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