Comfort Expectations and Energy Conservation

Differences in Energy Use Over the years, I  learned a little about how Europeans use roughly half of the energy, per person, as we Americans do. This is true even though most buildings in Europe have no insulation!  I lived in Prague, in the Czech Republic, between...

Lighting Expectations and Energy Conservation

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...