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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...

Energy Audit Checkups

by Emily Barriere | Feb 4, 2022 | Products and Services | 0 Comments

Getting a Routine Energy Audit on Your Home: Think of a Home Energy Rating as a tune-up for your home. Considering car owners get regular maintenance checkups for their vehicles, why should it be any different for a home? After all, a home is one of the most important...

Changing Building Plans After Approval

by Emily Barriere | Dec 30, 2021 | Products and Services | 0 Comments

What are Title 24 Reports? Title 24 Reports are all-encompassing documents that provide specifications for all energy-demanding features of new and altered constructions. From insulation to HVAC efficiency, Title Reports layout the energy calculations for proposed...

Eco Friendly Holiday Decorations

by Emily Barriere | Dec 16, 2021 | Environmentalism | 0 Comments

Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Holiday Decorations: Do you enjoy the Holiday season and the beautiful decorations that come with it? There's something about bright, colorful lights that makes the winter seem a little less cold. Yet, the downside is that the extra...

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