EcoLuxury homes are not new, particularly in a town such as Boulder, however this showcase home represents a leap forward in design and construction. It starts with a 100-year perspective. Unlike most American homes that…
A standard incandescent bulb will use almost five times the energy of an LED bulb, a German study concludes. On its face this hardly seems significant since it’s well known that an LED is about five times…
You keep hearing about the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill—aka the American Clean Energy and Security Act, ACES, H.R. 2454—but what’s actually in it? Rather than publish the full 946 pages we thought we would…
Enroll in e-statements. Aside from reducing paper waste, opting to receive your brokerage and bank statements online can save you time and money. Vanguard, for instance, will waive custodial fees if you sign up to…
With substantial focus on residential solar technology advances, the use of wind turbines for residential purposes has been somewhat overlooked. The technology in this area continues to improve rapidly and is becoming a legitimate alternative…
Our friend Jan Schalkwijk, CFA of JPS Global Investments puts out a great newsletter on green and sustainable investing news, and in his June edition puts together a great review of the smart grid system…
Practically every community and housing development since WWII has been designed around the automobile. The post war dream of a car (or two) in every garage has been established as a sign of progress and…
At Caledonia, this story couldn’t escape our attention. According to BBC News, the Belgian City of Ghent is about to become the first city in the world to go vegetarian. Starting this week, civil servants…
A number of lighting manufacturers have been scrambling to produce a cost effective LED light bulb for the broad market. Now, Netherlands-based Lemnis Lighting, claims its new 6-watt Pharox LED bulb is ready to take…
Here at Caledonia, we have long been fans of our fellow Boulder residents , The Rocky Mountain Institue (RMI). Their continual work to improve awareness, insights, and leading expertise in energy efficieny and proper use…