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Energy

$35,000 gets free energy for life

By investing $80,000, and getting back $45,000 in subsidies and tax credits, a Massachusetts family has reduced its energy bill by $3500 a year. That means they will payback the investment within ten years (less if energy prices rise).

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Land

Memo from Turner


Laura: did she really need 5000 ft?
Welcome to EcoManor, built in Atlanta by Ted Turner’s daughter. At 5,000 square feet its about as eco as a Hummer, but that did not stop it being certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The upshot? Anyone rich can get a green certificate if they pay enough.

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Underground house

Canadian second home stays warm in winter – full details of the renewable energy setup.

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