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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...

Solar Ready Area & Solar Panels in the Golden State

by Emily Barriere | Oct 23, 2020 | Alternative Energy, HERS Raters, Products and Services, Resources & References | 0 Comments

Solar Ready Area & Solar Requirements: For sunny California, solar energy is an increasing focus within efficiency code regulations. The title "Golden State" is appropriate for more than one reason! Conveniently, solar panels create energy for a building on site....

HERS Raters & California Energy Code

by Emily Barriere | Oct 15, 2020 | HERS Raters, Products and Services | 0 Comments

History of HERS California is pioneering the way in efficiency standards in the US. Established in 1974, the California Energy Commission (CEC) aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and waste, while improving the quality of the construction industry. Residential...

California Transitions to Electric Vehicles

by Emily Barriere | Oct 8, 2020 | Alternative Energy, Current Events, Energy Security, Environmentalism, Legal | 0 Comments

Phasing Out Gas-Powered Vehicles: California State Governor, Gavin Newsom, takes action in a forward-minded approach to lowing carbon emissions in our state. By 2035, California aims to end the stop producing combustion engine vehicles. This means all new cars will be...

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