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...
by Emily Barriere | Aug 20, 2021 | Legal, Myth Busting
Santa Barbara Joins Cities in California Banning Natural Gas: Last month on July 20th, 2021, the City Council in Santa Barbara voted to ban natural gas in newly constructed buildings. Going all-electric sounds like a good thing, right? Except, workers in the...
by Emily Barriere | Jul 29, 2021 | Energy Efficiency, How To
Is Peak Season Breaking the Bank?: There are many ways to keep your house cool during summer, which will help regulate your utility bill. During the peak of summer, the heat can be brutal. Therefore, being indoors can be one of the only ways to escape. Instead of...
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