by nick | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Nora Wang Esram, ACEEE senior director of research If each K-12 student in the United States were to bring a check for more than $3,000 to their school and ask for a healthier environment in return, how should the school spend that money? That is the...
by nick | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Decades of research show an energy efficient home is more likely to be a healthier home and a safer home in terms of “passive survivability” — a building’s ability to maintain critical conditions in the event of extended loss of power, heating fuel, or water....
by nick | Jul 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Summer promises beach days, barbeques, banana splits, and … bigger energy bills. Huh? As temperatures rise, monthly energy bills tend to follow as we crank up the AC. But you can choose among energy-efficient behaviors, technologies, and programs that offer simple...
by nick | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
By: Andrew deLaski & Noah Horowitz Did you know that many of the appliances and equipment in your home have seriously outdated technology? Furnaces are a good example. The U.S. government hasn’t meaningfully updated the standards for how much energy new models can...
by nick | May 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
As our population continues to grow and we experience more extreme temperature swings and increased storms resulting from climate change, stress on the electricity grid is expected to increase. This is why we must update and strengthen our nation’s grid, which has...
by nick | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Summer is nearly here. Are you bracing yourself for higher bills from running your air conditioner (AC)? Relax—you can turn to energy efficiency for help! Small home upgrades and a few changes in how you approach hot weather can save you money and keep your family...
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