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... 
by Emily Barriere | Oct 11, 2022 | Environmentalism, Social Issues
Do Recent Natural Disasters Indicate Climate Change? When most people think of climate change, they envision rising temperatures. However, climate change does more than increase global temperatures. Temperature is one of the earth’s essential homeostatic... 
by Emily Barriere | Sep 9, 2022 | Energy Efficiency, HERS Raters
What is a Cool Roof? Roofs are essential when it comes to the efficiency of a building. As you can imagine, a building’s roof is hit by direct sunlight throughout the day. A cool roof’s design reflects a majority of sunlight, making it an ideal insulator. The... 
by Emily Barriere | Jul 19, 2022 | Alternative Energy, Energy Efficiency
BarrierEnergy’s New Partnership: BarrierEnergy has teamed up with a highly-rated solar installer, Titan Solar Power, to bring you affordable installations! We tailor our proposals to fit your exact energy consumption needs. You will see in real-time, exactly... 
by Emily Barriere | Sep 30, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, How To
Preparing for the Winter: Isn’t it funny how quickly the wintertime sneaks up on us? Many people love the temperate weather in the fall time. Then all of a sudden, it’s time to prepare for hibernation season! Unfortunately, winter also means higher utility...
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