Earlier this month, Google announced that they would no longer be mowing the grass/brush on sections of their Mountain View, California campus by conventional methods.  Instead, they will be opting for something(s) that have seen very little face time on the California Tech Circuit up to this point…goats.

That’s right, Google is employing 200 goats from herder/land management company/livestock temp agency California Grazing to “mow” the...

As spring transitions to summer it’s finally farmers market season once again.  The Wooster Square Farmers Market in New Haven, Connecticut, recently opened its 2009 season and the grassroots outreach team at Community Energy is looking forward to another successful season teaming up with our partners City Seed to help spread the word about the benefits of clean energy.

City Seed is a non-profit organization that hosts several farmers...

I was at my chiropractor and began thinking about how natural his office is.  He uses environmentally friendly products in the office such as biodegradable cleaning products and has natural unstained furniture. He recycles the outdated waiting room magazines and the magazines themselves often have a local focus which may prompt people to participate in community activities.  Even though unused rooms have the lights turned off, there is...

I just started riding my bicycle to work- from New York City’s Lower East Side to Madison Square Park- and I have to say that it is very empowering.  No longer restricted by the schedule of the subway, I am free to ride where and when I want.  Call me a romantic, but I also consider it quite unifying.  I even find myself wanting to wave to other bicyclists in the bike lane.  That will probably stop as I become a more seasoned...

Following the debate on Capitol Hill on the federal renewable portfolio standard is a real reminder of the importance of voluntary renewable energy markets. Here we are, starting with a proposal that would have electric utility companies getting 25% of their electricity from renewable resources, like wind and solar, by 2020. By the time the bill is readying for a vote we are down to the possibility of 12% renewables by 2020.

Is there anyone...