Originally published on Eden Keeper Helping the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized is a central tenet in the Christian gospel. The command to care for “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) has inspired organizations like Christian Aid to help the poor, Habitat for Humanity to provide shelter for the vulnerable, and World Vision to … [continued]
Expanding upon its $1.5 million LED-lighting commitment to the Habitat for Humanity initiative, Cree will now be offering its new Cree LED Bulb to the noted home-building program. Since Cree’s commitment began back in 2010, more than 3000 homes constructed by Habitat for Humanity have used the company’s ENERGY STAR … [continued]
Originally published on Cost of Solar. Environmentally beneficial action is cool. Social service is cool. Environmentally beneficial action + social service? Hot! Apparently, Motech Americas, Habitat for Humanity, and Sungevity know that. Motech Americas recently donated solar panels for a family with two disabled young sons so that they could significantly reduce their … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Lakiya Culley is a D.C. native and mother of three, reports the US Department of Energy. Lakiya wanted to be a homeowner, but with D.C.’s high cost of living, she wasn’t sure that was possible. Earlier this year, that dream became a reality thanks to volunteers at the … [continued]
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A news release from Florida Power & Light’s Office of Clean Energy has just announced a funding program envisioning a range of solar installations across its region. Florida Power & Light (FPL) expects to educate and expedite growth in solar power and solar water heating through a variety of means. … [continued]
Shala Carlson is the editor of Habitat World, the flagship print and online publication of Habitat for Humanity International. For Habitat for Humanity, sustainable — or “green” building — means creating healthy homes and communities that are less expensive to operate, more durable, and that conserve resources. It means doing everything … [continued]
What sets the Empowerhouse apart from the pack is that it is the first project in the Solar Decathlon’s history to have a life as real housing beyond the competition. The project was developed by the New School and Stevens Institute of Technology in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. (DC Habitat) and … [continued]
It’s solar Friday around these parts (job growth! innovation! sabotage!), with the news getting more and more awesome. Solar isn’t just for the rich, and it doesn’t only belong on skyscrapers and McMansions, but also on homes for families who qualify for Habitat for Humanity. PG&E has donated about … [continued]
