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$1 per watt of Solar Energy

In September the University of Colorado announced that the manufacturing of low-cost, high efficiency solar panels is nearing mass production. The technology is patented by Professor W.S. Sampath, a mechanical engineering professor at Colorado State.
The process should make the total cost to consumers as low at $2 per watt,including instillation cost, which is half of [...]

Architects Designs Going Green

A survey done by Autodesk and the American Institue of Architects (AIA) showed that by 2012 90% of their architects expect to incorporate some sustainable elements in their designs. This is said to be due to client demand, not government regulation. This shows that if we as consumers demand better options in building/remodeling our homes, we [...]