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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...

Free and Low Cost Energy Efficiency Assistance

by Emily Barriere | Dec 31, 2020 | Efficiency Incentives and Rebates, Resources & References, Social Issues | 0 Comments

Challenges to Energy Efficiency There are many ways to become more energy efficient. Either through home improvements, vehicular changes, renewable investments, etc. As building efficiency inspectors, we will focus on real estate improvements. The benefits of energy...

Covid Sparking a Green Revolution

by Emily Barriere | Dec 24, 2020 | Environmentalism, Food Security | 2 Comments

Every Problem Brings Opportunity Amidst the devastation of Corona Virus in all areas of our lives, it can be difficult to see any positives. Depression and mental anguish is on the rise, but as an optimist, I must try to find some. Many are starting to question the...

California Energy Code Compliance Tracks

by Emily Barriere | Dec 17, 2020 | HERS Raters, Legal, Products and Services | 0 Comments

Introduction to Energy Code Compliance: The state of California has taken on the task of eliminating waste through progressive laws. California's goal is to reach zero net energy by 2050. Zero Net buildings, for example, can supply all their own energy needs....

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