What is a Cool Roof? Roofs are essential when it comes to building efficiency. As you can imagine, a building’s roof takes on a majority of the direct sunlight throughout the day. A cool roof’s design reflects more sunlight than a standard roof. The color of a...
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...
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...
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...
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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