You’ve heard the saying: No good deed goes unpunished. This adage may very well serve as the perfect slogan for the energy conscious citizens of Arizona. In general, utility companies can be extremely greedy… some, more than others. Presently, those in the state of Arizona are leading the pack. Example: Salt River Project (SRP), the […]
No matter what the season, the proper sealing and insulation of your attic will give you a healthier, cleaner, more comfortable and energy efficient home. Take our 10 question healthy attic quiz to see just how efficient your attic is! Do you notice a difference in temperature from room to room? Are some rooms in […]
Properly insulating and sealing your attic is the first step toward a more cost-efficient home. Supplementing your insulation with a properly installed solar powered attic fan can maximize your savings even further by enhancing attic ventilation and mitigating damage to your entire attic space and your roof. During the warmest months of the year, the […]
It’s been called a solar renaissance, a solar revolution, a solar craze and solar mania. Whatever you want to call it, every day more and more people are investing in solar energy. Whether it’s the result of ecological consciousness, economics reasons or political predisposition, consumers have come to realize that the brightest star in the […]
The lifespan of most hot water heating units is between 8 to 12 years according to Lowes Home Improvement. Taking a few extra steps in caring for your water heater can not only extend its life cycle, but also keep it running more effectively and economically. Along with draining, cleaning, valve testing and rod examinations, […]
January 10th, 2015 has been designated National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. Energy remains an important topic to all of us. The goal of this day is to remind us of the importance of taking steps to ensure that we are using energy sensibly and efficiently. The wise use of energy should always include conserving […]
Ah…tis the season! You really were lucky to get that beautiful Douglas fir, so full and so perfect. It’ll be the perfect tree to showcase your collection of antique ornaments. You head up to the attic. All the Christmas decorations are kept there, neatly packed away ready for their annual appearance. Just as you pull […]
By now we’ve all heard about the Keystone XL Pipeline, the remarkable 1700 mile channel that will carry and direct tar sands crude oil from Alberta, Canada to American refineries in the Gulf States. Everyone seems to have an opinion and to most citizens, all seem plausible. Surely, no one would argue that the pipeline […]
On August 22, 2014, Innovative Solar Systems (ISS), a company that has developed large solar farms in the United States, proudly announced that it has received the green light to proceed with the construction of a 40MW solar farm in North Carolina. This project, along with several others, serves to support the tremendous boom the […]
Most people are misinformed about the cost and performance of solar panels, particularly in colder climates. The goal of this article is to respond to these misconceptions in the least technical language, to help the reader understand how and why solar panels are a practical, cost-effective solution to home heating or cooling, no matter where […]
Can the solar energy industry continue to expand if the Senate changes hands? Our country’s solar and wind power industries have achieved enormous growth thanks to a more informed and concerned population, the motivation of tax credits and advantageous regulations. On the other hand, fracking, a poorly regulated, dangerous and unfortunately increasingly growing industry, is […]
Recently, the Colorado Energy Office in conjunction with The Appraisal Institute and The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Library, (A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory operated by the University of California), released the findings of a study indicating the following information concerning the sale of solar structure: Solar can increase the value of a property […]
