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Boost Resilience During Hot Weather (And Always!)
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…
See How Much $ You Can Save with this Summer Energy Challenge
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…
U.S. Needs to Raise Energy-Saving Standards for Appliances
Many of the appliances and equipment in your home is seriously outdated technology. Some standards, such as furnace standards, haven’t been meaningfully updated since 1987-when Cheers was a top-rated TV show and Ronald Reagan was president.
Energy Efficiency is Key to a Resilient Grid: Here’s How
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 only expected to increase. This is why we must update and strengthen our nation’s grid…
7 Hot Summer Tips to Save Energy
Summer heat is right around the corner, but don’t let higher energy bills become a worry. You can turn to energy efficiency for help! A few home upgrades and small changes in how you approach the hot weather can help you save money and keep your family comfortable all summer long…
(Building) Codes, COVID-19, Climate Change, and Catastrophe
The pandemic’s undefined period of time at home and away from office buildings and schools brings to mind thoughts of workers throughout the energy sector – particularly those unemployed or underemployed: building and home inspectors and evaluators, HVAC and renewable...
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