the home sections

energy > energy efficiency is a keystone to greening your home. learn the tips that help.

water > conserving water helps the environment and saves you money.

one thing > each month we give you one simple home project to get you moving.

our green home > we at TAGWV have been greening our home for years. see how we're doing it.

Federal Tax Credit Information

The federal government is allowing a number of tax credits for energy efficient home improvements placed in service during 2009 and 2010. Learn about them at the Energy Star website.

Helpful Resources

What Uses Watt? How much are your electrical applicances actually costing you?

Think before you drink: The environmental cost of bottled water

greening Mon County

All across West Virginia, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals are developing green, environmentally-sensitive practices in all areas of life. We at Toward a Greener West Virginia are dedicated to providing an online meeting place, classroom, and resource center to aid this movement in Monongalia County. Our goal is to help local people at home, work, and play create a healthier, more sustainable environment while boosting our local economy.

news

Keeping West Virginia Green
Randy C. Huffman - Capacity Magazine

Over the last 30 years, our nation has made great strides in reducing our impact on the environment. Because of a commitment by society to pass new laws and regulations, our air and water are cleaner and we’re taking better precautions when disturbing the land for development . . . more>>