Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros.

From Energy Circle:

What You Need to Know About the Google Places -> Google+ Local Merge.

Google’s recent move from Google Places to Google+ Local for local businesses caused quite a stink in the local business search world. Here’s a summary of what’s going on, and a guide to what you as a small business owner should know (and do) moving forward.

Curated Links from the Web:

Tracking the Energy Conversation on Pinterest.

Pinterest is a newish social media platform that’s rapidly gained in popularity since its 2010 launch. Lester Shen evaluates some trends in the energy conversation as monitored on Pinterest. (From Home Energy Pros)

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the HERS Index.

Maybe you’re already a HERS expert; but if not, here’s just about everything you need to know, courtesy of one of the country’s leading experts on the home energy rating system. (From Energy Vanguard)

Three Lessons on the Future of Smart Buildings from IBcon.

Casey Talon recaps the key takeaways of the IBcon conference in Las Vegas, wherein real estate professionals, information technology specialists, and building efficiency vendors gathered to discuss the future of smart buildings. (The Energy Collective)

The Problem with Modern Architecture.

The Green Building Curmudgeon tours a few modern homes with an open mind, and documents the good, the bad, and the ugly found within. The big question remains: can a huge new home with an indoor shooting range be considered green? (From Green Building Advisor)

Home Performance Social Media Shout Out of the Week:

Rook Energy Solutions on Facebook.

Rook Energy Solutions is a Maine-based home performance company that also rocks a strong presence on Twitter. Check ‘em out, give ‘em a like!