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 | Sep 16, 2021 | Alternative Energy, Current Events, Decentralization, Energy Security
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...
by Emily Barriere | May 14, 2021 | Efficiency Incentives and Rebates, Resources & References
Assistance Programs for Energy Efficiency Improvements Energy efficiency improvements are becoming sought-after resources in Real Estate. Why? Well, the benefits are undeniable: improved value, creature comfort, durability, environmental impact, and more. If you are...
by Emily Barriere | Mar 11, 2021 | How To, Products and Services
Programmable Thermostats Lower Energy Bills: Next to rent, utilities are one of the biggest costs a resident will pay. Learning how to use your thermostat properly will save energy, thus saving you money on your utility bill. On average, residents who use programming...
by Emily Barriere | Oct 29, 2020 | Environmentalism
TEDx – Climate Change Urgency: This week’s blog was inspired by a Ted talk, titled “Countdown Session 1: Urgency.” We urge readers who are unfamiliar with the data on climate change to consider watching this video series. Hopefully, it will...
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