For most people, alternative isn’t necessarily the first word that comes to mind when thinking about energy. Those energy bills come and go every month, as users pay to light their homes, charge their electronics, keep the air comfortable, and eat and cook fresh, healthy food. Power lines grid the cities, bringing homes and businesses […]
It’s less than the price of most movie tickets and chances are it’s lower than what most of us pay out to Starbucks on a weekly basis. At about $10.28 cents per kilowatt hour, the average retail price of electricity in the United States honestly doesn’t sound like much. Yet any homeowner would disagree. That […]
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice and everything nice. Or apple spice, if that’s what you prefer. Either way, fall is on the horizon. That means corn mazes, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and just about every kind of fun fall festivity has already begun creeping onto our news feeds across social media platforms. From marshmallow […]
Per McKinsey & Company*, there are many energy conservation opportunities to reduce consumption and minimize its total cost by using existing technologies—and without changing the everyday habits of consumers. This is especially true when it comes to the residential sector in the United States, which accounts for 35 percent of the end use potential for […]
Frequently Asked Question: What uses the most electricity in my home? This is a great question! As many of us know, there are many different components to our electric bill. By understanding where most of our electricity is being used, we can make strategic decisions to reduce our consumption and associated costs. The U.S. Energy […]
Every year we are fortunate enough to celebrate our independence, and the fact that we live in the greatest country in the world. That day comes on the Fourth of July, officially two weeks after the first day of summer. By this time of year most of the United States is stripped down to shorts, tank […]
You might know that every cooling system’s compressor requires oil as a lubricant. But what most people don’t know is that this lubricant actually mixes with the cold air being produced by an air conditioner. As a matter of fact, the oil begins circulating with the cold air refrigerant from the very first day a brand new […]
A letter from yellowblue’s lead engineer on the proper home energy assessment as it relates to solar powered attic ventilation and day lighting.
This year, why not reward your health and your wallet for decades to come? Your home should be your sanctuary…the place where you feel comfortable and safe. But is it? Often, there are invisible issues…things we rarely consider…that impact the comfort and health of our home and family every single day. The most impressive zip […]
It seems we hear about another weather related disaster every day. Blackouts are on the rise, continuing to cripple communities and cost millions of dollars. But, you don’t have to be among the individuals who are paralyzed by a power outage. A yellowblue solar-powered generator supplies dependable backup power so the most important appliances in […]
What’s so important about my attic? Per Energy Star, if you are looking to save energy and make your home more comfortable, the attic should be your number one priority. Spaces such as outlets, switch fixtures and smoke detectors can leave room for air to come in from the first and second floor of your […]
Pick-up any fashion magazine, or visit the thousands of style blogs a host of self-proclaimed fashionistas are writing. You’ll instantaneously know what to expect to see what is trending for fall. Skirts will be shorter, lines will be cleaner and feathers are back. Great, great, great. But what about more important tends…the ones that will […]
