Solar panels are a hot commodity as more homes and business go ‘green’.  So hot, they’ve become a target of thieves.  And one of the hardest hit areas?  California’s wine country.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Bull Street Library

Individuals, Business, School and Organizations stop by WSAV to pick up the Help My House 101 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money guide presented by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina and WSAV.

Federal Grant gives Fred Wessels and Simon Frazier to get an environmentally sound facelift.

Sales Tax exemption on many energy star qualified or WaterSense-labeled products.

Making the best of a bad situation…

This is happening in a small south-central Kansas town.  Working to rebuild after a deadly tornado in May 2007, mangled nearly every building in town.  The new approach is for Greensburg to be reborn, “Better, Stronger, Greener.“

What incentives are available in your city?

With instant access to information at our fingertips, it’s hard for many of us to imagine life without the comforts of a computer.  From shopping… to banking… to school work… almost everything can be done online. But for a number of folks, it’s a convenience they simply can’t afford. News 3’s Kim Gusby tells us how one local program is closing the digital divide and helping the environment by refurbishing old computers and -giving them away- to folks who need them.

Great video on Soybean Insulation from Today’s Homeowner.

South Carolina has one of the fastest growing clean energy industries in the country.

A new report says clean energy jobs in Georgia grew at a rate faster than the national average from 1998 to 2007.

Bluffton Elementary Students Recognized for Recycling Efforts

Until recently, beachgoers in the Lowcountry used generic trash cans at Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head. Now, they’re using something more more environmentally friendly. 

Going green was the name of the game at the third annual Greenfest.

Hurricane Bay Car Wash has several Georgia locations, including two right here in Savannah.  They offer an affordable alternative to washing your car at home as well as a number of earth-friendly services…

A news conference today will showcase recycled art and fashion.

taking place Satruday, May 9 from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. at the Charles Morris Center

Going green is not only good for the environment, it’s also helping to fuel the economy.  Dozens of people showed up Tuesday at the Charles Morris Center in Savannah for the USGBC Savannah Green Product Expo.

More than one hundred volunteers rolled up their sleeves today to help keep Savannah beautiful. They gathered by the dozens to help clean up Savannah’s streets.

Are all green products truly good for the environment?  How about the new CFL bulbs for example? You may be surprised to know they contain mercury.

Chatham County is one step closer to living up to their goal of being the greenest county in Georgia.

First, Happy Earth Day! 

It seems like everyone is getting involved these days, or at least trying to get everyone involved.  But let’s admit it…some of the advice can seem a little overwhelming for some.  But it doesn’t have to be.  Here are ten easy no or low cost ways to lessen your impact on the planet, create a healthier house and garden and even fatten your wallet.

Earth Day has been observed on April 22nd for 40 years now.  And when it comes to making a difference, every single human being can decrease production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by thousands of pounds each year.

To do this not only saves our planet, but it can save you money.  Examples include not driving so fast or ditching the car completely.  Think of what you could save on gas alone!

But when it comes to celebrities…saving money isn’t always the motivation.

Lunch tray recycling progam announced

2009 Earth Day Festival helps citizens be green and save green

Do you have an old mattress you want to get rid of? Mattresses are full of materials and chemicals that are decidedly not eco friendly: formaldehyde, polyurethane, petroleum based materials, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), and so on.

While many of us would like to help the environment, the current recession has scared many away from doing so. Many believe that “Going Green” is time consuming or just too costly and since many are tight for money they simply go on living their wasteful lives.

Here are some simple tips on going green for life so you can get you started on the right path. One person can make a difference when it comes to environmental issues.

As the crowds pile on to River Street so too will the garbage. But one thing that will not go to waste is the grease from all of the delicious fried food.
As News Three’s Alice Massimi explains thanks to one Savannah group the used grease is being reused.

The 2009 St. Patrick’s Day festivities are officially underway.