The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability

Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.

N.Y. health center capitalizes on 'solar wall'

Installation on side of structure expected to offset facility's energy use by 10 percent

One-man commercial controls company helping businesses capitalize on automation

Mickelson Plumbing and Heating installing iWorX platform to save some customers hundreds in energy expenses each month.

Extended Stay America invests in lighting upgrades

National chain already on track to save $1.75 million annually in energy expenses.

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