Solar Panels: Beyond ROI, Payback Periods & Money

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The Expediency Factor: Why we make bad decisions with our finances & energy consumption

The Expediency Factor: Why we make bad decisions with our finances & energy consumption
As human beings it’s in our nature to seek fast and convenient solutions to our problems. Unfortunately, many of the most serious problems we face in the modern world require long-term thinking and planning; things like our personal finances and energy consumption. The Expediency Factor is our deeply...

3 Levels of Sustainability Heroes…Which one are you?

3 Levels of Sustainability Heroes…Which one are you?
Taking action on a plan to change your energy consumption habits to benefit your personal finances, and help the environment requires major commitment. Anyone who makes the choice to accept FULL, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, and takes action is quite literally a hero. We call these people Sustainability...

Don’t Let This Thief Rob You Of Your Financial Freedom

Don’t Let This Thief Rob You Of Your Financial Freedom
Many Americans waste money on things that steal from their financial freedom. Accumulating large amounts of bad debt on big houses, expensive cars, and credits cards seems to be the American Dream these days. To achieve a high level of personal financial freedom you absolutely must pay close attention...

Breaking The Fossil Fuel Addiction By Taking Control Of Your Energy Consumption

Breaking The Fossil Fuel Addiction By Taking Control Of Your Energy Consumption
Today, most households in the United States are addicted to fossil fuel. In fact, we quite literally burn fossil fuel like there is no tomorrow. Many of our every day comforts are tied directly to this addiction and inevitably this cannot be sustained.  Whether it’s 5, 10 or 20 years down the road,...