by emily barriere | Apr 22, 2021 | Decentralization, Energy Efficiency, Environmentalism
CEC’s Virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival For the first time in the history of Earth Day, Santa Barbara is hosting a virtual festival. Earth Day became a national holiday on March 21, 1970. Its roots began in Santa Barbara, as a mark of environmental... 
by emily barriere | Mar 25, 2021 | Alternative Energy, Decentralization, Food Security, Health & Safety
Celebrating A New Charity: The Founder of BarrierEnergy, Michael Barriere, is proud to introduce his newly approved Nonprofit Organization! Beyond Energy Efficiency takes Michael’s passion for energy efficiency one step further, by supporting self-sustainability... 
by emily barriere | Jan 21, 2021 | Alternative Energy, Decentralization, Food Security
Defining Self-Sufficiency: Most Americans would agree they value freedom and independence as top priorities. Our country was founded on fleeing tyranny to gain independence, or self-sufficiency. But, it seems as soon as we get away from one form, another begins.... 
by emily barriere | Jan 13, 2021 | Decentralization, Environmentalism
Supply V. Demand: As a consumer, you may have more power than you think. Shoppers tend to think they are helpless. They believe they are at the whim of companies who sell products, the suppliers. They tell themselves there is limited selection. For example, if... 
by emily barriere | Jan 7, 2021 | Decentralization, Energy Efficiency, Environmentalism
Benefits of 100% Electric The state of California plans to increase its use of electric power, in place of gas. This is one of their many goals posts on the way to a Zero-Net energy future. Some of the benefits of electricity include less environmental impact and... 
by emily barriere | Dec 31, 2020 | Decentralization, Energy Efficiency
Challenges of Energy Efficiency There are many ways to become more energy efficient. Either through home improvements, vehicular changes, or renewable investments, etc. As building efficiency inspectors, we will focus on real estate improvements. The benefits of...
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