by srmi | Jun 6, 2012 | Energy News, Home Energy Efficiency
Saving Electricity and Staying Cool in Hot Weather Summer is just around the corner and for many that means air conditioning. Unfortunately it can also mean higher electric bills. But you can do something about it. Saving electricity for air conditioning is easy if...
by srmi | May 29, 2012 | Energy News
I’m annoyed when renewable energy trumps energy conservation in the media, and nowhere is this tendency more prevalent than with liquid bio-fuels. Biomass Energy Efficiency To make a gallon of ethanol, start with 23 pounds of corn with a potential energy of...
by srmi | May 14, 2012 | Energy News
Energy for the Future We just need the courage to invest our remaining wealth in the right energy technologies. The stakes are high because if we delay too long or invest badly, we’ll forfeit our prosperous lifestyle. Our first task is to reduce our energy consumption...
by srmi | May 8, 2012 | Energy News
Besides just looking good, planting trees provides many important environmental, economic, and energy efficiency benefits. A man doesn’t plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity. — Alexander Smith Deciduous trees, planted on the South, Southeast, and...
by srmi | Feb 9, 2012 | Energy News
Regardless of current politics and energy prices, our buildings desperately need weatherization. But buildings are owned by our customers who must agree to pay for our services. I’ll hazard to state the obvious, but selling is a skill. You can succede at selling...
by srmi | Jan 26, 2012 | Energy News
We all have expectations for the lighting of our living and working spaces. Like many electrical energy uses, lighting presents three main energy conservation opportunities. Remove light fixtures Reduce the wattage of lamps and ballasts Increase the off time of...
