Taking Steps to Get Off the Grid! California is taking the lead to become the first state to secure its own energy needs by investing in alternative energy and efficiency. Through intensive Zero Net Energy goals, they are taking steps to effectively get off reliance...
Clean Choice Energy Coming in October: In October, local Santa Barbara residents will have access to Community Choice Energy. The inception of this program began in 2002. California ratified Assembly Bill 117, which gave local authorities the power to build renewable...
Energy Consumption in the Construction Industry ASHRAE is a prominent figure in the energy efficiency industry. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers researches, influences, educates and certifies as an organization. According...
Defining Energy Inequity: California is pioneering the way to solve energy inequity through investing in efficiency amongst disadvantaged communities. What does energy inequity mean, exactly? When people hear “energy inequity”, most typically think of...
Food Security Food security is the concept of measuring food availability and accessibility. Having food security means having access to sufficient nutrients. There are many people battling hunger and nutrient deficiency within the United States. Though, most people...
Zero-Net Vs. Net Positive: California’s stride towards Zero-Net Energy has unearthed an even greater possibility for the future of buildings: Net Positive Energy. A building that goes below zero on the HERS Index has an energy surplus. Basically, a Net Positive...
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