March/April 2005 Issue
 
Transitioning to Renewable Energy
  Online Featured Story:
A Common-Sense Solution
As oil supplies diminish and environmental concerns mount, ASES presents first steps for transitioning to domestic, renewable energy. By Joel B. Stronberg
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Germany Launches Its Transition
How one of the most advanced industrial nations is moving to 100 percent energy from renewable sources.
By Donald W. Aitken, Ph.D.
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 The Next-Gen Gym
Natural light and improved ventilation bring comfort, savings at Mead Middle School’s high-performance gymnasium.
By Paul C. Hutton, AIA
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Buying Green Energy
Consider the big picture to turn renewable energy purchases into strategic business tools.
By Kevin Hagen
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Special Focus
Warm Light, Cool Savings
Choose energy-efficient windows and doors to minimize your home’s utility bill. By Jeff Williams

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On the cover, this Somerset Hills, N.J., home was designed to admit natural light while keeping the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It features windows and exterior French doors with insulated glass and low-E coatings. Photographed by Mike Fuller Group, courtesy of Weather Shield Windows & Doors.



Columns
in this Issue

Chair's Corner: No War Required
By Thomas Starrs
Full-text available online

View from Washington: The Color Purple
By Joel B. Stronberg

Sustainable Worldview: Green Giant?
By Michael Totten

Investing in Clean Energy: VC Powerhouse
By Rona Fried, Ph.D.

Business Perspectives: Open for Business
By Frank Proske

Working in RE: Making the Leap
By Mick Sagrillo

Teaching RE: Hands-On Learning
By Mark Millar

Readers' Forum: The True Free Market Choice
By Dan Juhl and Harvey Wasserman

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