Come see what we do and how we make a difference!

The taste of Spring and the promise of Summer! Come garden with me...

What can make grocery shopping more fun?

David looks at how much energy we waste - today he focuses on the extreme waste in our cars and trucks!

Cost Effective and Intense Course by SUNY Ulster/E2G Solar at Kingston, NY - May 18-19

Saturday, May 19, 10am to 5pm: Includes workshops, exhibits and many other green activities, including our new greenhouse!

Some think it is magic, but it’s not. Take a glance into the Process and History of this marvelous invention.

Visit the first ever Natural Living Show at the Altamont Fairground and learn! 100+ Exhibitors.

The fourth annual Sustainability Symposium included an impressive array of presenters and topics.

Reflections on driving Chevy Volt for four months (155 MPG), plus some numbers from others!

New Series: Lets start thinking differently! Let's strive to live well with less energy!

Engineer shows how to measure wall's actual R-value based on inside/outside temperatures. Very interesting!

Experience the taste, texture and nutrition of this great green

April is the month of optimism.  So many happy beginnings in the garden in the spring.

David analyzes how we use our energy to find opportunities to increase efficiency and conservation.

What do you drink?  Can your choice save energy?

We have become dependent on others, in ways our ancestors were not. Perhaps we can become less so?

Interested in Solar and want to get started learning the basics? Start here!

Ruth Ann Smalley shares her thoughts on Heinberg's talk and future discussions.

Add energy to your check list when buying a home and you may save thousands of dollars on your next purchase.

How to reduce oil for transportation? Buy and Drive an electric car. Mark shares his experience.

Want organic produce in the winter and early spring?

After months of anticipation, Richard did not disappoint! What did you think?

A weed? A nutritious vegetable? A spring tonic?  Yes to all!

We need to think more about what we have come to take for granted - personal transportation.

Photovoltaic’s Energy Return on Investment is questioned but what about spending energy on cars, coal power plants or beer cans?

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) are the most energy efficient way to produce light at home or office.

A very different winter and now summer days before spring

Wanting to garden, but have no room?  Some great info about community gardening.

Who is Richard Heinberg? What will he talk about? When and Where?

Dave compares World and US Energy Consumption. The numbers are freightening...

Capital District Transportation Committee & Capital District Clean Communities Coalition help save energy!

Update: Oil shale and tar sands are two sources that may extend the last chapter of the oil age.

Every five years we have a chance to change what farming practices are supported. Now is our time!

The Troy Area Composting Working Group of Transition Troy invites You to participate!

"Leave No Trace" is a Cub Scout slogan, or as Paul suggests, maybe some wildflowers...

We should publicize homes that people and builders should dream of and strive for, not this. 

The sun should be in the news! It is important to us every day. David explains...

Buying “in season” has more advantages than you think

Dave explores the cost of energy consumption. Just maybe, the energy intensive world we have created is not all good?

Sustainable Saratoga moves into fifth year as an official not-for-profit, looking to accomplish even more.

Tuesday, March 27th Richard Heinberg will speak at UAlbany. His book is worth reading beforehand!

Here is a great way to conserve energy and resources.

If you have an older home or building, Solar is a real good possibility. See these oldies but goodies!

John Howe, author of "The End of Fossil Fuel" provides this thought provoking essay on winter life.

Find out about all the goodness of honey...

Thinking about building a house? Want to make it more energy efficient without spending a lot of extra money? Read this book!

We meet the third Tuesday each month. Check here for meeting details and flyer.

Before you start lining up sources for oil, let's take a look at the pros and cons of this garage manufacturing process!

We waste more energy than we use. In this series I'll show you why and how we can use a lot less energy. 

For almost everyone it can cost less to be just as comfortable. A home energy audit will show the opportunities.

Winter in the northeast is long.
Evenings are dark and cold.
It’s a good time for a story -- a story with a good plot.

If you were to buy today, which EV would you buy? Why?

No land?  All shade?  Some creative ideas for finding a place for your garden...

If you are not comfortable and can't afford to heat the whole house, maybe this strategy can work for you.

A perfect book if you want to improve your home and want to investigate many possibilities

Most know us from the Solar Tour and  NOFA NY, as the off-grid, straw-bale, timber-frame house by Gloversville.

This saves time and money, is easy to do and makes you feel good.

Here is a summary of our progress during the 2011.

How Buying a Car or Not Buying a Car Can Be a Green Statement

It is time for something new for dinner

Margaret and I went on a short odyssey, back in time, in search of the perfect scythe. Knowledge was part of the package.

An introduction to the local Transition Movement and four key books about philosophy and practice are reviewed.

Solar can be viewed as not only free but can actually start PAYING you money from Day 1. Here is a scenario to demonstrate my point.

I have a discount deal you can use until January 31, 2012. See details here.

To reduce the work of wood and protect against fossil fuel price increases, Homeowner invests in Geothermal and Solar Electric.

John Howe, author of "The End of Fossil Energy" provides an update of his view of The Problem and a “Call to Action.”

Live in the city?  Have a small, shadey lot?  Here are some solutions.

We are going to have to make choices! Natural gas might be the best alternative we have for transportation.

Bethlehem Schools teach more than "just" the Three Rs - they teach about about the environment, energy and life!

Practical guidance on when solar hot water makes sense for Capital Region homeowners.

GTTY – a new series for the New Year

Saving time, money, footsteps and ENERGY.  How can you miss?

The materials you choose for your new home can made a huge difference for years to come.  Some good ideas and why.

Some new ideas for the Holidays

Extreme measures to dramatically conserve energy allow typical 100 year-old, Upstate NY homes to use very little energy.

Over the last decade I have made over 13,000 gallons of biodiesel, averting over 300,000 lbs of CO2 from the atmosphere!

Guidelines for buying new and tips for saving energy with the refrigerator you already have!

A bold plan from Amory Lovins and the Rocky Mountain Institute to eliminate the need for oil in our U.S. economy.

Living sustainably means living within our resources. Preparing for more expensive energy is a prudent component of a sustainability plan.

McDaniel and Borton response to Vaughan Woodruff’s commentary on their evacuated tube domestic hot water paper.

There are so many things you can grow in your kitchen, and you won’t get dirt under your nails

UAlbany  students and staff saved over 1 million kWh of electricity and averted 409 tons of CO2.

You can increase your gas mileage today and help the environment by following these simple tips.

Tired of reading? Here is a video lecture that helps explain why we need to be concerned about energy now!

There are easily 10,001 things you can do to save energy. Thinking outside the box, Liz Pohlmann takes a look at what can be the last one.

Now that summer’s over, you’re probably thinking that there’s no point in going to the farmers market.  It’s not like there are any vegetables in December, right?

Installation flaws and faulty logic in McDaniel/Borton study invalidates conclusions, says regional solar professional.

Community Sponsor, Ed Bishop, introduces latest Viessmann technology and explains how it takes 96% of the heat out of the combustion gasses. . 

We are not food critiques, but "Two Thumbs Up" for this restaurateur and her restaurant. Read and see why!

How much hot water does your family need? What fuel do you use to heat water? See how these factors affect your break-even analysis. 

9. Buy only food produced in the USA

How far are you willing to have your food travel?

Tina Clarke introduces Transition Town and discusses building her Net Zero Home-Power home to nearly 100 in Greenwich.

Electric vehicles in the Capital Region are not yet obvious, but we currently have charging capacity for at least ten at a time. Take a look!

Creating Your Path to Energy Independence and a Resilient Lifestyle. An informative presentation by Tina Clarke. 11/16/11 Greenwich, NY.

Not much experience with turnips?  You will be surprised!!

This book provides an excellent explanation of the thinking and data behind M. King Hubbert's concept of Peak Oil. 

The answers to these two questions may help you get started on your plan to energy independence. If you have another question, please ask!

I am neither a scientist or a solar hot water system expert, but I have installed such a system and I have some pretty good data to share.

I'm often asked about the practicality of electric space heaters. Surprisingly they do have a place - a small place in our heating strategy!