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Water-Efficient Landscaping in California

by Emily Barriere | December 27, 2024 | Environmentalism | 0 Comments

Water-Efficient Landscapes in California Creating water-efficient landscapes in California is crucial due to the state’s ongoing drought conditions and its focus on sustainability. While Americans often take fresh water for granted, the United Nations reported in 2022...

HVAC Efficiency Ratings

by Emily Barriere | March 18, 2024 | Energy Efficiency | 0 Comments

Do HVAC Efficiency Ratings Matter? When deciding what HVAC equipment to install, efficiency ratings are the key to differentiating between various makes and models. Without a basic understanding of efficiency ratings, it's much like trying to interpret a foreign...

Cost Effective Energy-Efficient Upgrades

by Emily Barriere | December 28, 2023 | Energy Efficiency | 0 Comments

Which Energy-Efficient Upgrades Should I Choose? Frequently, we get the question about the most cost-effective upgrades when remodeling older homes. Many homeowners have concerns about their energy bills but don't want to spend an enormous amount on energy-efficient...

Happy Mother’s Day 2021

by Emily Barriere | May 6, 2021 | Current Events, Environmentalism | 0 Comments

Grateful for Our Mothers One special day a year, the second Sunday of May is dedicated to giving appreciation to our mothers. It's safe to say, Moms deserve some extra acknowledgment on Mother's Day 2021. Post-Coronavirus, Mothers have stayed strong and supportive of...

How to Save Money and Improve Food Security

by Emily Barriere | Apr 29, 2021 | Food Security, How To | 0 Comments

Food Security Food security is the concept of measuring food availability and accessibility. Having food security means having access to sufficient nutrients. There are many people battling hunger and nutrient deficiency in the United States. Though, most people...

Net Positive Energy Buildings

by Emily Barriere | Apr 22, 2021 | Energy Security | 0 Comments

Zero-Net Vs. Net Positive: California's stride towards Zero-Net Energy has unearthed an even greater possibility for the future of buildings: Net Positive Energy. A building that goes below zero on the HERS Index has an energy surplus. Basically, a Net Positive Energy...

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