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WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Better Houses

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Mar 09, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at single family houses, from building them better to selling them better.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for the Dirtier Side of Energy

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Mar 02, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at the less glamorous side of energy, from tarsands to reusing trash.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency

RESNET 2012: Efficiency Goes Big in Texas

Posted by Sean Shanley on Thu, Mar 01, 2012

WegoWise joined hundreds of attendees at the annual RESNET conference earlier this week in sunny Austin, TX, where we found lots of energy efficiency geeks and gurus, abundant live music, and boots.  Lots of boots.  

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency, Building science, Water Conservation

News article: USGBC and WegoWise partner for utility tracking

Posted by Casey Diehl on Wed, Feb 29, 2012

In its February 24th issue, the New England Real Estate Journal profiles WegoWise's partnership with the US Green Building Council to provide energy tracking for LEED for Homes multifamily certified buildings.  To read more, check out USGBC's Building Performance Partnership and Wegowise's LEED for Homes landing page.

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency, Affordable housing, Building science

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Better Technology

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Feb 17, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at some new nifty technologies and one old-school throwback.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: Renewables, News and Policy, Energy efficiency

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Green Dollars

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at what makes the world go 'round--money!.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by  Dan Nate Sean Lily ,   Catherine , and  Casey.
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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency, Funding

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Climate Adaptation

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at what's going on in the world of climate change adaptation and resilience.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: News and Policy, Water Conservation

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Transportation News

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Jan 27, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at what's going on in transportation around the world, from innovative parking programs to a downright gorgeous subway system.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency

Occupy Wall Street and the Environmental Movement

Posted by Lily Perkins-High on Wed, Jan 25, 2012

The Occupy Movement’s agenda, whether you call it vague or comprehensive, is certainly very large. Most often the grievances put forth by the protestors align, but occasionally especially with issues like the environment — do come into conflict and fracture the community. One example of this is the recent debate over the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline.

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency

WegoWise's Top 5 Links for Changing Business as Usual

Posted by Sean Shanley on Fri, Jan 20, 2012

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This week we take a look at some of our innovative technologies and sound planning that is helping to move us forward.  So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by DanNateSeanLily, Catherine, and Casey.

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Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency