Considering that auto dealerships use, on average, more energy per square foot than a typical office building, it’s important for dealers to explore all their energy efficiency options. Fortunately, there are many cost-effective opportunities that exist for significant reductions in energy usage. These opportunities focus on auto dealership-specific areas of…
A Metal-Halide lamp is an electrical lamp that produces light by an electric arc through a gaseous mixture of vaporized mercury and Metal Halides (compounds of metals with bromine or iodine). It is a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) gas discharge lamp. The most common metal halide compound used is…
Studies have linked worker productivity, mood, and cognitive function to indoor air quality, but ventilation solutions exist for healthier indoor air. Poor Indoor Air Quality Hurts Worker Productivity As companies seek to improve their bottom line, many examine worker productivity as a means of cutting costs and boosting revenue. Worker…
It’s hard to believe but 90% of existing American homes are under insulated. That means 90% of existing American homes are wasting money, energy and are not providing their owners with optimal comfort. In addition to this, they are also having a negative impact on the environment. The numbers are…
Power your home, save money, and help the environment. Unless you’re filthy rich, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to save a couple bucks. One of the best ways to cut your monthly bills is by investing in renewable energy. Not from the power plant, but stuff you…
What’s Next for Clean Energy Investors? According to energy investors and world leaders, business is booming. But more can be done to maximize economic potential. The Department of Energy (DOE) was front and center at COP22 in Marrakesh, discussing the investment challenges and opportunities affecting the global, emerging energy market.…
What parts of your lease matter? Aside from cost, space requirements and lease length, most building occupants aren’t paying attention to the finer details of their commercial lease. Yet, lease terms determine many aspects of building operation and energy performance, which can have a large impact on a tenant’s overall…
The SunShot Prize: Solar in Your Community Challenge is a prize competition that aims to expand solar electricity access to all Americans, especially underserved segments such as low- and moderate-income (LMI) households state, local, and tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. In order to make solar more accessible and inclusive for…
Energy did not make any difference in who we chose for President on Tuesday. But the energy sector won biggly, nonetheless. President-Elect Donald Trump supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy with a heavy tilt towards fossil fuels, and with no regard to climate change or regulations of any kind. Trump wants…
Why Tesla’s new solar roof tiles and home battery are such a big deal? Tesla unveiled its new solar roof tiles. Few of us in attendance, if any, realized the solar roofing tiles were actual functional solar panels until Elon Musk said so. Sure, it’s a neat trick, but what’s…
