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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...

Newly Approved Charity

by Emily Barriere | Mar 25, 2021 | Alternative Energy, Current Events, Food Security | 0 Comments

Celebrating A New Charity: The Founder of BarrierEnergy, Michael Barriere, is proud to introduce his newly approved Nonprofit Organization! Beyond Energy Efficiency takes Michael's passion for energy efficiency one step further, by supporting self-sustainability in...

Hempcrete Alternative for Builders

by Emily Barriere | Mar 18, 2021 | Legal, Products and Services | 0 Comments

A "Greener" Alternative Hempcrete is exactly what it sounds like: an alternative to concrete that is made from hemp. Hempcrete is non-toxic unlike concrete and actually removes carbon dioxide from the air because it's made from plants. Being one of the fastest-growing...

How Programmable Thermostats Save Money

by Emily Barriere | Mar 11, 2021 | How To, Products and Services | 0 Comments

Programmable Thermostats Lower Energy Bills: Next to rent, utilities are one of the biggest costs a resident will pay. Learning how to use your thermostat properly will save energy, thus saving you money on your utility bill. On average, residents who use programming...

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