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Landlords Need Sustainability Measures That Are Profitable

March 15, 2024 admin buildings, carbon emissions, Energy, energy efficiency, heat pumps, home energy management, lighting, renewable energy, sustainability

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:16:43 +0000

Commercial multifamily buildings can propel investors to financial security. That is, if they generate consistent revenue. In the era of sustainability, energy saving measures can reduce costs and increase property value. Integrating common sense energy strategies into commercial buildings is a win-win scenario for landlords and tenants alike. What are … [continued]

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The Royal Streetlamps, Explained

March 2, 2024 admin energy efficiency, HEALTH, led, led streetlights, lighting

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:00:22 +0000

There’s a street in El Paso where things are a little strange. Instead of a bright white LED light bathing … [continued]

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Moab Is Seeking Dark Sky Certification

February 28, 2024 admin energy efficiency, HEALTH, lighting, MOAB, national parks, Utah

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:25:14 +0000

One of the big reasons to get away from the city is to see the magic of the night sky … [continued]

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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day — Celebrate With Us!

January 15, 2024 admin clean power, energy efficiency, Energy savings, heat pumps, led, lighting, save energy, Solar energy, us department of energy (doe)

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:28:47 +0000

This week we celebrated National Cut Your Energy Costs Day! Every day the Department of Energy is committed to providing you … [continued]

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CBP Agrees To Limit US Border Light Pollution

June 21, 2023 admin border wall, energy efficiency, lighting, u.s. customs and border protection

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:21:08 +0000

Environmental controversies over the border wall are nothing new. The construction of the border wall between the United States and Mexico has raised numerous environmental concerns that have largely been overlooked by the federal government. One of the primary environmental concerns associated with the border wall is its impact on wildlife. The wall fragments habitats […]

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One Million LED Lightbulbs Saves South Africa’s Shoprite Group $17.5 Million In Electricity Costs

June 4, 2023 admin africa, buildings, energy efficiency, led, lighting, South Africa

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:35:47 +0000

South Africa’s Shoprite Group is expanding its key environmental programs as part of its sustainability strategy. One of the major components of this strategy is the accelerated rollout of solar PV at its supermarkets and distribution centers, as well as the replacement of old lighting infrastructure with new LED lightbulbs. Shoprite operates in 11 African […]

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Save A Bird By Dimming Your Lights

May 14, 2023 admin energy efficiency, light pollution, lighting, wildlife

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 17:55:15 +0000

Light pollution affects more than just our ability to stargaze — it can also have a major impact on animals. With excessive artificial light interfering with their natural sleep cycles, nocturnal creatures like bats, owls, and fireflies can have a tough time finding food, attracting mates, or staying safe from predators. Other animals, such as […]

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Our Cleveland Duplex Case Study: The All-Electric Side Saves Money Compared To The Gas Side

April 18, 2023 admin clean power, energy efficiency, Energy Storage, heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, led, lighting

Credit to Author: Naomi Cole & Joe Wachunas| Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:43:20 +0000

This is a story of electricity beating gas. In 2021, we decided to fix up a duplex in Cleveland, Ohio, that has been in our family for 75 years. After some serious aesthetic and sustainable improvements, we unintentionally ran a multi-year case study in which we experimented with two identical housing units–one powered by gas […]

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Breaking Barriers to Home Electrification Through the EAS-E Prize

February 21, 2023 admin buildings, clean power, consumer technology, energy efficiency, Energy Storage, home energy management, lawrence berkeley national laboratory (lbnl), led, lighting, national renewable energy laboratory (nrel), smartphone apps, us department of energy (doe)

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:59:08 +0000

Apply for EAS-E Prize Phase 1 by March 8 To Compete for $2.4 Million in Prizes and Technical Assistance To Accelerate Fast, Easy, and Scalable Home Electrification Solutions

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How Green Schools Can Help Save Our Planet

December 5, 2022 admin buildings, climate change, consumer technology, energy efficiency, green schools, led, lighting, research, Schools

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:00:47 +0000

Local schools are our most powerful mechanism for shaping the future. Ideally, they give the next generation critical skills and knowledge, promote equity and, through free breakfast and lunch programs, ensure that no child goes hungry. Just think what local schools might accomplish if we tapped their potential to combat climate change. As my company […]