EcoMetro

Our state is known for the number of sunny days we enjoy, and now we’re also known for leading the way in solar power. The California Solar Initiative (CSI) has dedicated $2.1 billion in solar incentives for residential homes, making it easy and cost efficient for you to install solar panels. Still need...

If you have a backyard with some space then you can be on the cutting edge of water conservation by installing a residential greywater system which irrigates your yard with waste water from sinks and laundry. The EcoHouse at the Ecology Center in Berkeley has the first residential system certified with...

Looking for a hiatus from consumerism? Join others in the region through the Compact, a network of individual groups committed to not buying new products of any kind for a 12-month period. Sound impossible? Check out their blog at sfcompact.blogspot.com . Host a swap party with your friends or in your...

Maybe you’ve got an alternative fuel car, but what about a biodiesel home heating system? If you have an oil-fired furnace or boiler, you may be able to swap your oil for biodiesel (or a biodiesel blend) with just a few changes. Call your oil provider, and look to nwbiodiesel.org for information. Are...