One Penny Per Mile – Drive Cleaner and Drive Greener!

Rob Carty, one of the principal architects at TMS, is currently serving on the Board of Directors of this innovative non-profit organization, One Penny Per Mile www.onepennypermile.org. Organized in an effort to help prevent global warming, individual donors can pledge one penny per mile for every mile that they need to drive and feel better about the driving that they do!   OPPM will use these donated funds to construct green energy production systems and then  give those systems away  based on need and potential for public education and community benefit.

One of the first projects was done for The Walker School of Needham, MA and consisted of a solar-powered garden shed; a 160 watt, 12 volt off-the-grid demonstration system with battery-powered storage.  Solar panels were installed on the shed and students from The Walker School will participate in re-orienting the panels as the sun changes seasonally and learn about solar energy in the process.  Viewing windows haven been installed as well which allow the students to see the internal equipment without having to open the shed.

OPPM is currently accepting Early Adopter donations…for every pledge of more than $15, you will receive a numbered window placard for your card.  Just fill out the general donation form on the OPPM website and return it by mail or simply send an email with your name and address to One PennyPerMile@gmail.com.  People generally drive less than 10,000 miles per year.  If you drive your car 8,750 miles, all it takes is $87.50 or less than $8.00 per months to feel better about the driving you do.  Contact www.onepennypermile.org for further information or visit their booth August 19-21 at the Boston Green Fest being held at Boston City Hall Plaza.

Building New Hampshire Trade Show & Conference Is Nov. 2-4- 2010

The Building New Hampshire Trade Show and Conference is quickly approaching. Save the date. This is your opportunity to explore, test and demo the latest in energy-efficient, sustainable building materials and products available to the building and construction professionals today.
This exciting three-day conference will include professional development seminars and continuing education courses for building pros, led by experts and leaders in energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. The exhibit hall hours are Wednesday 10-5 and Thursday 10-3. Exhibits will include products from the design phase of construction through the completion of the residential and light commercial built environment.
Also on the schedule will be educational conferences all three days, beginning at 9 a.m., a networking event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by an installation of officer’s dinner from 7-9 p.m. and a Demo Day Thursday from 10-3. The event will be held at the Grappone Center, Courtyard by Marriott in Concord, NH.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore new products, learn new ideas, and network with industry experts and peers. For more information, schedule and registration, please go to http:www.buildingnh.com
To exhibit, please contact Kathy Poggi at kpoggi@seacoastlink.com.

Introducing DunesandDuchess!

One of our favorite people, Stacy Kunstle and her partner, photographer Michael Partenio, have launched a new line of gorgeous lamps and candelabras debuting currently at the New York Gift Show. Visit their booth at Pier 92, Booth 30043.

In addition to her already tumultuous schedule as Homes Editor for New England Home Magazine, stylist extraordinaire, regional editor for Meredith Publications and all around creative, wonderful person, this new venture will benefit from the combined talents, energy and vision of Dunes and the Duchess and will be wonderful to watch as it evolves. www.dunesandduchess.com

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