Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere

Days Are Getting Longer Due to Climate Change

Potentially Affecting Navigation and the Internet, Study Finds

Sunrise from the ISS, 10 August 2015. (Scott Kelly/NASA)

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, EcoWatch

Reprinted with permission from EcoWatch at www.ecowatch.com.

The climate crisis is not only having an impact on temperatures, weather and environment, it’s also affecting the length of a day, […]

New Definition Will Help Nation Achieve Clean Energy and Climate Goals

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building (energy.gov)to advance public and private sector efforts to decarbonize the buildings sector, which is responsible for more than one-third of total U.S. greenhouse gas […]

Prioritizing Occupant Health and Well-being in High-Performance Buildings

Steven Winter Associates – Luis Aragon, Michael Schmidt, Karla Butterfield, Alex Guerrieri, Rachel Harrington

We like to say that a building is not sustainable if it does not sustain the health and wellbeing of all its occupants. This includes considering how the materials, technologies, and building systems affect indoor air quality, comfort, and […]

Five New England States to Benefit From a $450 Million Grant for Heat Pumps

Technician installing instrumentation for heat pump/air-conditioning unit. National Institute of Standards and Technology, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

From the EPA, edited for length

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator […]

The Efficiency of Pond Loop Geothermal Heat Pumps For New England Homeowners

Images courtesy of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

Joe Parsons

As the cost of heating and cooling homes continues to rise, many New England homeowners are exploring more efficient and sustainable methods to regulate indoor temperatures. One of the most promising technologies is the geothermal heat pump (GHP), also […]

New Tool Helps w ith Selection and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters

HPWHs can be two to four times more efficient than standard units, which translates to energy savings and reduced carbon emissions. (Flickr/Jeff Robbins)

The Department of Energy aims to reduce barriers to technology adoption by providing customized, comprehensive guidance for sizing, selection, and installation

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of […]

Partnership for Heat Pump Installation, Service and Cleanings

G.E.T. Staff

We are pleased to announce that ARC Mechanical, experts on cold climate heat pumps, and Fresh Air Solutions, a local family-owned and operated heat pump deep cleaning business, have recently partnered to provide heat pump users with the highest level of heat pump installation, maintenance, and customer service available.

With […]

From a Shorter Winter Season to More Storm Damage, Part 1

NH Recreation Providers Feel Climate Impacts Far More than Visitors

Madeleine SmithMichael D. FergusonLauren A. FergusonAlexandra R. ContostaElizabeth BurakowskiDovev LevineShannon Rogers

Outdoor Recreation Participation and Climate Impacts Both Growing

Outdoor recreation is a key part of both the New Hampshire economy and way of life. […]

Did Paris 2024 Cut Olympic Games Emissions in Half?

The 2024 Summer Olympics go for green as organizers try to slash their carbon footprint. (Rudy van der Veen/Skitterphoto)

Martin Wahl

The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Paris 2024) set a target to cut the emissions related to the games by 50% from the 3.5 million […]

Imagine Zero: Vermont’s Zero Waste and Zero Carbon-Emissions Music Festival

Great music, dancing, and free admission for kids under 10! Who says saving the planet isn’t fun?

The first Imagine Zero concert in 2023 attracted a wonderful crowd. The event is designed for zero carbon and zero waste and is entirely powered by renewable energy. (Courtesy photo).

Mike Bailey

What’s cooler […]