The Green Building Top 5 - October 7, 2015

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Climate Change

Apple has long been one to condemn others for being copycats… But when it comes to combatting climate change, Apple has put out an open invitation for others to follow its lead. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been focused on making the company more green for years, leading the charge in ending its reliance on coal-based energy. Read Full Article

2015 EV Incentives: Electric Cars for Any Budget

While Tesla gains most of the attention for its luxury electric vehicles, an increasing number of state and federal incentives are making otherwise luxury vehicles much more affordable — and more popular. Read Full Article

Should You Get a Tesla Home Battery? Let Physics Explain

Why would you want a battery for your house?
This is perhaps the most important question and one that has likely been addressed many times. In short, a house battery will let you be more power independent. If you have solar panels or electricity generated from wind, they don’t always produce the same amount of power. With a battery, you can store this energy during the day (or during wind) and then use it at night. Read Full Article

De Blasio Announces New Retrofit Accelerator to Help NYC Buildings Go Green

This week Mayor de Blasio unveiled the Retrofit Accelerator, a free program geared towards helping NYC building owners navigate their way through various green upgrades such as improving energy efficiency and water conservation. The initiative will provide free technical assistance and advisory services to help NYC buildings collectively work towards reducing citywide greenhouse gases. Read Full Article

California Gets World's Largest Green Roof

You don’t usually think of taking the elevator up to the roof to enjoy your lunch in the park, but that’s exactly what shoppers in Cupertino are going to be able to do once the world’s largest green rooftop is built there. Read Full Article