ComEd, a Chicago-based utility company has come up with a new solar energy pilot that will outfit about 100 Chicago-area homes with solar panels and “at least 50 of those with battery backup, ’smart’ meters, net metering and a grid-tied status that enables them to send unused electric energy from their solar energy systems back to the grid.”

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If a new baby is in the works for 2010 then of course you’ll want to design an awesome green nursery. This is the fun part – while there are important decisions to make, there are also tons of amazing green baby products out there just waiting for you to browse.

Here are some tips for designing a super green nursery…

Start with the skeleton – that means walls and floors – before you move in any furniture or accessories. Choose eco-friendly low-voc / no-voc paints or non-toxic wallpapers for the walls. Go with natural, sustainable, or organic flooring and [...]

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Design a greener baby nursery

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