by srmi | Oct 15, 2012 | Energy News
Approximately half of all energy used in the U.S. is consumed within buildings. Half of that energy is wasted because of shortsighted design, sloppy construction practices, and careless building operation. Energy conservation in buildings is the easiest and best...
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 | Jul 16, 2012 | AC Air Conditioning / Cooling
Tired of your house always being hot? Nighttime ventilation works well for cooling buildings in many climates, especially in milder summer weather. Nighttime temperature and relative humidity are big factors for determining whether you can use nighttime ventilation....
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 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...
