by Emily Barriere | Mar 18, 2024 | Energy Efficiency
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...
by Emily Barriere | Dec 28, 2023 | Energy Efficiency
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...
by Emily Barriere | Sep 14, 2023 | Decentralization, Health and Safety, Social Issues
Utility Company Negligence in Hawaii: Blazing new evidence seems to point to Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) as the cause of multiple fires that devastated Maui in August of 2023. Now, neglect to maintain the structural integrity of grid infrastructure, neglect to...
by Emily Barriere | Jun 21, 2023 | Alternative Energy, Energy Efficiency
Reduce Energy Consumption Before Adding Renewable Energy: As more property owners opt to purchase renewable energy solutions, we must ask, are we missing a step? Collectively, our focus has been predominately on energy production rather than energy reduction. When you...
by Emily Barriere | Mar 13, 2023 | Health and Safety, Social Issues
California Red Tide is Increasing along Coastline: If you’ve ever seen the effects of red tide in person, then you know this growing phenomenon is no joke. After a red algae bloom (phytoplankton), ocean water becomes oxygen-deprived and toxic. Consequently,...
by Emily Barriere | Feb 3, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Health and Safety
Rodents Can Destroy HVAC Efficiency: Did you know that your ductwork could be providing a warm home for rodents to nest in? Rats can wreak havoc in ductwork by chewing holes in sheet metal and duct insulation. Why do we care? As HERS Raters, part of our job involves...
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