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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 Water Heater Systems in California

by Emily Barriere | Oct 2, 2020 | Alternative Energy | 0 Comments

Solar Water Heaters Solar hot water systems use thermal energy from direct sunlight to heat water for the building. They are commonly used for pools and household plumbing. Here's how it works: fluid passes through heat exchangers in the solar collector. Some systems...

Energy Efficient Mortgages

by Emily Barriere | Sep 25, 2020 | HERS Raters, Resources & References | 0 Comments

Green Financing Here in the United States, there are a number of markets supporting environmentally friendly Real Estate. Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) are specially designed to help homeowners afford efficiency upgrades such as smart thermostats, HVACs, water...

Santa Barbara Oil Spill: Origins of Earth Day

by Emily Barriere | Sep 17, 2020 | Environmentalism | 0 Comments

Earth Day Origins: In 1969, the United States' third most impactful oil spill devastated the Santa Barbara coastline in California. The carelessness of greedy oil companies caused environmental harm to animals, people, and communities. President Nixon was even making...

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