Inspiring Deep Energy Retrofits for Homes
A lot of people talk the talk about being green and sustainable, but far fewer actually walk the walk. Then there’s Linda Wigington, a true example of both passion and practice. Wigington runs the Thousand Home Challenge, a deep retrofit initiative geared at inspiring and enabling owners of existing homes to reduce their energy use by 70 percent or more.
Rain…Your Roof May Be Fine But Your Hardwood Floors Could Buckle
No doubt that the Pineapple Express weather that the west coast is experiencing can dump a large volume of water on us. While many are looking up to the roof to make sure it is [...]
Commercial Energy Management: VRF Gaining Acceptance in US
Mitsubishi Electric’s variable refrigerant flow (VRF) products are pictured above on the rooftop at a Century Bank of Georgia location after a recent installation. (Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division)
Does Your Furnace Really Need a Yearly Inspection?
A recent blog post about fall maintenance mentioned having your furnace inspected/tuned up by a qualified heating contractor annually. One reader sent an email asking if this was really necessary – here’s his original question:
Copper Theft Leaves 22,000 w/o Power…This Theft A Priority
Copper theft is becoming more rampant than in past years because of the rising price of copper. There was a time when not much was done about these thefts, but government officials are now cracking down [...]
Geothermal Comes Standard with This Home Builder
Specializing in energy-efficient homes priced under $200,000, Ideal Homes has been racking up a long list of industry firsts for nearly two decades. Among other notable achievements, this list includes being the first builder recognized by the EPA as a “5-Star” Energy Builder for Homes Under $150,000 (in 1997), and being the first in the U.S. to build a “Zero Energy Home” priced under $200,000.
Commercial HVAC – Determining Whether To Replace or Repair
Here is a third party opinion (from PG&E) regarding 9 ways to determine if Commercial HVAC should be Replaced or Repaired. This will help determine the economics of repair vs replace for HVAC systems. Either [...]
