Changing Light Bulbs Saves Energy

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...

Fixing Wet Crawl Spaces with Plastic Sheeting

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...

5 Videos about Cool Roofs

White roofs and cool roofs save energy and could help save the planet! These videos contain information about Cool Roofs, White Roofs and how you can do your bit to save energy. The reward being lower energy costs! Find out more about how you can get a white roof or...

Damp Crawl Spaces with Dripping Floor Joists

With the hot weather the United States has been experiencing of late, a common problem is beginning to occur.  Damp crawl spaces are causing structural problems, as well as health problems, in a lot of houses due to the constant use of air conditioning systems during...

Looking for a career in Energy?

As energy costs rise, and there are increasing reports of climate change, the world is becoming more aware of the need to conserve energy and lower the carbon footprint. With both residential homes and businesses requiring the help of professionals to reduce energy...

What is an Energy Auditor?

I am not an energy auditor. I have never worked as an energy auditor, nor do I have enough of the technical knowledge that would allow me to be one if I wanted to. But I have worked for two companies in my illustrious career that employed or trained energy auditors,...