by Timmie | Aug 9, 2012 | Energy News
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,...
by srmi | Jun 20, 2012 | Energy News, Home Energy Efficiency
According to Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, energy efficiency is “using less energy to provide the same service”. We all strive for energy efficiency for different reasons. Maybe you want to reduce your impact on the environment, or to simply lower...
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 | Dec 27, 2011 | Energy News
A steam heating system combines a steam boiler with a distribution system consisting or pipes, valves, and radiators. Steam heating requires more maintenance than hydronic or warm air because of the make-up water flowing into the boiler. Often the boiler water needs...
by srmi | Dec 5, 2011 | Energy News
Many recent advertisements tout specific electric space heaters as being superior to others. This article explains the operation of the two general types of electric space heaters and discusses advantages and disadvantages of different designs. Electric resistance...
