A Brief History of Home Energy Use and How to Save Energy
Humans have required the use of energy since the beginning of time. However, as time progressed, the way we have used energy has evolved. Following is a brief history of home energy use and how to save energy. The 1700s
About ASHRAE Level 1 and ASHRAE Level 2 Commercial Energy Audits
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) offers three standard levels of energy audits that test the energy efficiency of a building. The Level 3 energy audit …
Nine Ways the Right Lighting Can Save Energy
Lighting is something most of us do not think about. However, it is an essential part of our everyday lives. Since we do not often think about lighting, we may make the wrong choices when it comes to illumination. However, that can cost untold amounts of energy. Following are ten ways the right lighting can save energy. 1. Electricity usage
What Homeowners Can Learn From a Home Energy Score
A home energy audit provides a complete energy assessment of your home. It provides a homeowner with valuable information about the energy used in the house. It also offers suggestions …
Seven Industrial Energy Saving Ideas
Any smart business knows that saving money is a key factor in a company’s success. One often overlooked way industrial businesses can save money is through energy conservation. Making small …
Learn More About Insulation and Air Sealing During a Home Energy Audit
Conducting a home energy audit is the best way to learn about how your house can run in a more energy-efficient manner. Ultimately, this will save you money. There are …
The Clean Power Plan for Colorado and What it Means for Energy Efficiency
The EPA released the final rules for the Clean Power Plan on August 5, 2015. Each State is required to submit their plan to the EPA by 2016. They can also request an extension. The plan for our state is being developed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) with input from stakeholders.
Surprising Facts You Can Learn from Home Energy Audits in Colorado
In today’s era of energy conservation consciousness, it is a good idea for homeowners in Colorado to have a home energy audit completed. A home energy audit is designed to …
Six Ways to Find the Best Energy Efficient Lighting
Using energy saving lighting is a great way to save money and be environmentally conscious at the same time. However, the average Coloradan consumer might not know how to find …
Simple Ways for Small Business Owners to Operate Energy Efficient Offices
Everyone needs to take a part in energy conservation. Energy conservation does not stop with the average homeowner. Small business owners can also take steps to conserve energy. In fact, …
