Energy Efficiency
Fuel Cells and Bloom Energy
We are excited to announce that we now referral partners with Bloom Energy fuel cells. Bloom Energy® is making clean, reliable energy affordable. Their unique on-site power generation systems utilize an innovative fuel cell technology with roots in the NASA Mars space program. Derived from a common ceramic powder and...
Energy Efficiency Funding in Connecticut versus Federal
Energy Efficiency Funding in Connecticut versus Federal It is hard to tell what direction energy efficienct funding will go. The Federal Government may be making huge cuts to energy efficiency and green technology funding, but it may be a little time until we know for sure what is going to...
Programmable Thermostats
Not all programmable thermostats are created equal. They can range in price from $40 - $300. The difference in price is based on the capabilities of the thermostat. Your basic programmable thermostat varies in price from $40-$100 dollars. A more advanced programmable thermostat varies from $150-$300. Running down to home...
ISO 50001
The new ISO 50001 Standards were just released this month. These standards replace the Federal Standards recommendations for Energy Management Systems (EMS). These standards are not required but make some important and intutitive recommendations that should be followed. The recommedations can help business save large amounts of money on energy,...
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Geothermal is a fascinating energy efficient form of heating and cooling that does not seem to get as much press as solar or even cogeneration. Geothermal energy is a renewable and reliable source of heat. Because 46 percent of solar energy is absorbed by the earth, at a depth of...
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day. We sincerely hope that you spend a moment today considering what your business can do to help the environment in the long term. Earth Day was created to bring about awareness but one day is not enough. It is about making environmental efficiency part of your everyday...
Schuco Solar
Solar is constantly gaining in popularity and seems to be one of the most talked about forms of energy efficiency. There are also more grant and funding opportunities out there then other forms of green energy, although there is also more competition for it, making it harder to get. We...
CHP or Cogeneration
Cogeneration also called CHP or combined Heat and Power is an integrated energy system that can create heat as well as electricity. It is extremely energy efficient and has a high Return-On-Investment. There are also some wonderful tax incentives out there, as well as a few low interest loans &...
What is happening with Energy Efficient Funding?
It is confusing at best trying to keep up with all the new legislation that is going on in the government. Some things say they are trying to increase spending and funding for energy efficiency and the next cutting it. Currently there are a few major items that are being...
