Category: Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Jan 17

How to Reduce Your Winter Heating Costs: A Step-by-Step Guide

Winter can be a costly time of year, especially when it comes to heating your home. By implementing a few simple energy-saving tips, you can significantly reduce your winter heating costs and keep your home warm and cozy. Insulation: Your Home's First Line of Defense Proper insulation is crucial for energy efficiency. By insulating yourContinue reading "How to Reduce Your Winter Heating Costs: A Step-by-Step Guide"

How Efficient is Natural Gas

5 Reasons Why Natural Gas is Better Than Traditional Fossil Fuels Natural gas may technically be a fossil fuel in that it traces its origins to the decaying organic matter of long-dead plants and animals. But compared to others like coal and oil, there's no contest – natural gas is the better alternative[1]. Let's takeContinue reading "How Efficient is Natural Gas"

Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Smart Home

Smart homes are becoming more popular in demand. Learn how to manage your smart home’s energy with these tips!

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Energy Efficiency Aug 27

Why Is the Upstairs of My Home Hotter Than the Lower Level

Sometimes the upper level of your home is warmer than the lower level. Learn more about what causes a hotter upstairs than downstairs here!

Online Tools to Help You Improve Energy Efficiency

Looking for ways you can go green and improve energy efficiency? Here are a few online tools that can help you learn more about your energy usage at home.

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Energy Efficiency Jul 6

Energy Saving Tips for Your Apartment or Rental Property

Looking for energy-saving tips for apartments and rental properties? Here we’ll go through a few ways you and your renters can save money on your energy bills.

How to Save Energy and Money At Home

Wondering what you can do to reduce energy bills at home? We’ve put together some of the best home energy-saving tips for you.

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Energy Efficiency Oct 13

How to Get the Most out of Your Building’s HVAC System

HVAC systems feed on an enormous amount of energy. With as much as half the energy used in your building being spent on heating and cooling,[1] getting the most out of what you have is the name of the game. This means being proactive when it comes to enabling the energy efficiency of your existingContinue reading "How to Get the Most out of Your Building’s HVAC System"

How Humans Cause Permanent Disruption to the Water Cycle

Water’s critical role in plant and animal survival is highlighted by its prevalence in our surroundings and the natural water cycle. Humans naturally gravitate towards environments where clean water is easily accessible, often living near lakes and rivers. Many major U.S. cities have been settled near large sources of water. Even the air is filledContinue reading "How Humans Cause Permanent Disruption to the Water Cycle"

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Energy Efficiency Sep 13

Seasonal Impacts on Energy Efficiency

As the seasons change, so do our energy requirements. Typically, natural gas consumption drops in the summer months as warmer temperatures negate the need for in-home heating, but electricity usage increases as people use their air conditioners more[1]. When winter hits, the peaks and valleys of gas and electricity consumption grow larger, putting a strainContinue reading "Seasonal Impacts on Energy Efficiency"