by srmi | Sep 21, 2012 | Energy News
I attended a great seminar in July on motor controls attended by 20 men and two women. This 10 to 1 ratio is common in technical professions, such as engineers, industrial technicians, energy auditors, and building operators. These professions suffer from the lack of...
by srmi | Sep 20, 2012 | Energy News
The American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) published its current ventilation standard, 62.2-2010 in 2010. The standard has been controversial when applied to existing homes, especially in the Department of Energy’s...
by srmi | Sep 14, 2012 | Energy News
The seasons are heading into fall. It gets cool at night, but the temperature still climbs to plenty warm during the day. Here in Helena, Montana, we’re dropping down to the low 40s and upper 30s in the evenings and climbing up to the upper 70 and sometimes...
by srmi | Sep 13, 2012 | Infographics, Save Energy Infographics
Replacing windows in your home or business could save you energy but be sure to shop for the right kinds of windows. Choose style, materials, and installation processes that will help with Energy Savings. This infographic from the Federal Trade Commission provides...
by srmi | Sep 5, 2012 | Infographics, Save Energy Infographics
A Great Infographic from PGi 12 – Ways you can Green your office You can make a difference by helping the planet and saving energy in your office. This infographic provides quick hints on ways you can conserve energy and save money. Originally published...
by srmi | Aug 31, 2012 | Energy News
Saturn Resource Management has long been promoting the idea of solar power for your home. If you live in a sunny location, then solar power is one of the best methods to reduce your dependency on fossil fuels. Mother Earth News is talking about how solar power is...
by srmi | Aug 29, 2012 | Energy News
With Hurricane Isaac now raging, it is important that everyone stay safe. One of the key aspects of safety is preparing your home for just such an occurrence. If you are in a mobile home or manufactured house, this becomes especially important. The thinner walls...
by srmi | Aug 29, 2012 | Energy News
Reflective roofs are terrific at repelling solar heat during hot weather. I have coated a couple of roofs during hot weather and you can notice an immediate difference in comfort. Cover up or wear sunscreen when you apply it because the reflected heat gets intense. If...
by srmi | Aug 28, 2012 | Energy News
In order to save energy and reduce the need for greater use of resources, changing light bulbs is one of the easiest and most cost effective methods. Today there are choices of CFL bulbs or LED bulbs to replace the inefficient incandescent bulbs. Below you’ll...
by srmi | Aug 24, 2012 | Energy News
In my last post I explained how wet crawl spaces pose problems to both the home and the homeowners. This post is about keeping crawl spaces dry. My friend Bennie Marshall and I had an interesting conversation about wet crawl spaces the other day on the phone. Bennie...
