It’s time to spring into green again. Several green events for Southern Nevadans are underway or coming soon. To be clear, green events have become so popular that they happen all the time in our community, it’s just that some major ones tend to occur at this time of year. Creating a sustainable community requires […]
How to Find a Solar-Friendly Home
February 6, 2014 by /
Nothing beats a solar-friendly home. The explosion of interest in solar energy continues and for good reason. Harvesting clean, fresh energy from the sun provides so many benefits that it is impossible to ignore. Systems are more affordable than ever, plus they are dependable, long-lasting, help the environment and make excellent home improvement investments. While […]
Looking Back at a Green 2013
December 26, 2013 by /
Green Living covers a lot of territory. Let’s take a look back with a recap of the topics we covered in this Green 2013. Winter We kicked off the year with “Liking Las Vegas,” highlighting some great green things that have been happening in the valley. The topic of “Solar-Ready Homes” revealed the logic of […]
Electric Car Safety – The Real Story
November 20, 2013 by /
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of electric vehicles, especially when they can be charged with solar energy. Like many, I’ve seen the recent news coverage about fires in electric vehicles, the Tesla Model S in particular. Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has responded on their company blog. The Real Story on Electric Car Safety […]
The Human Race – Can We Win It?
November 14, 2013 by /
It is interesting how some words have more than one meaning. Race is one of them. It can be a form of competition where the fastest one wins, but it can also be a group of people, such as the human race. The irony of this juxtaposition is that the human race is in a […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Map for Nevada
February 23, 2013 by /
Electric vehicles are hitting the road in ever-increasing numbers. Most are conveniently charged at home but when you’re on the road and need a little juice, it’s nice to know there is a growing network of public charging stations available around the valley. Here at GreenDream, we’ve been tooling around town on sunshine for over […]
Save Money – Go Solar
November 1, 2012 by /
One of the most satisfying things we can do is gain energy independence. Start with efficiency. Get a professional energy audit and follow the recommendations, however mundane they may be. Then it’s time for the fun part, installing solar panels. We all want to save money and get a good deal, especially on big-ticket items. […]
Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour
October 4, 2012 by /
October is my favorite month in Southern Nevada. The summer heat is waning and the cooler nights are delightful. It also happens to be National Energy Awareness Month. It sounds like the perfect time to visit and learn about solar homes, don’t you think? The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) agrees, and their annual National […]
Charging Ahead: Using Your Home to Fuel Your Car
March 22, 2012 by /
It feels like I’ve reached a milestone in my life. I’ve long been concerned about environmental issues and years ago I realized that change starts with each of us; in other words it was up to me to embrace it. The process, shared with my wife and best friend Marsala, has involved a many-layered strategy […]
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