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Kickin' it Old School

 Yeah.  From the days of MC Hammer and The Beastie Boys, I'm bringing back another classic hit.  The bicycle?  Yes.  Because when those songs came out, I would record them on my cassette recorder and...

0 comments    energy efficiency
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Why Do My Pot Lights Leak?

Common problems from improper insulation material use and type include can or pot lighting. The heat from the pot light collides with the cold from the roof deck forming condensation.  The larger the...

0 comments    energy energy efficiency
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How To Make a Radiator More Efficient

If you own an old home, you probably have radiators as your main source of heat.  Many people live in an old home with the original radiators still in use, yet seem to struggle with efficiency.  How can...

0 comments    energy energy efficiency
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Is a Gas Space Heater or Electric Space Heater More Efficient for a Work Space?

This is actually will surprise most people. Gas heat is much more efficient that electric heat for small or large work spaces alike. Electricity costs roughly $.11 per kWhr and natural gas costs roughly $.13...

0 comments    advice home heat
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Cash for Caulkers, next step to stimulation

 The president is promoting his latest idea on stimulating the economy, cash for caulkers.  The president intends to ask congress for a bill to provide funding for this program, estimated cost is...

7 comments    money energy economy
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Measure to Energy Management

Energy Management Successful and effective business and public-sector leaders have long understood the meaning of the old adage “you can’t manage what you don’t measure”. This saying still holds...

0 comments    energy management
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What are the various benefits of Solar Panels and how to install solar panels in your home?

Installing solar panels in your home has several benefits such as cost savings, energy efficiency and decreased dependency. Instructions for installing solar panels are to research the web, select local suppliers, compare quotes, identify a suitable location and install the solar panels.

0 comments    solar panels energy efficiency
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What are wind turbines and How to install your very own domestic wind turbine?

Using wind energy is a very clean and cost effective way to produce electric power for domestic consumption. Some useful instructions for installing a domestic wind mill are to research the web, select a suitable location, choose a small structure, install the wind mill and opt for a tower.

0 comments    energy efficiency wind turbines
Shine a light on healthcare. by rlz74

Healthcare Lighting

Shine a light on healthcare. by rlz You’ve probably always assumed that lighting is just lighting. But the healthcare environment has particular lighting needs, and patients, staff and visitors can all...

0 comments    healthcare patients lighting
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Painting the Roof?

Yes.  Painting your roof can save you money on cooling.  This concept is as basic as it gets.  Black absorbs heat, white reflects heat.  Paint your roof a reflective color and save money. The paint used...

0 comments    energy paint white
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