by James O'Brien | Feb 26, 2020 | Energy Saving Tips, Solar
An article in Fast Company highlights Soleil Lofts in the Salt Lake City metro area, built with solar panels on the rooftops and distributed battery storage in every apartment. Putting batteries in each unit is an aesthetic choice, to be sure, but it’s also...
by James O'Brien | Jan 30, 2020 | Energy Saving Tips, Solar
Solar cells have historically had an efficiency problem, with less than 30% of the energy in sunlight being converted into electricity. A group of chemists at UT-Austin and UC-Boulder are hoping to gain some of that energy loss back, using organic dyes on the surface...
by Energy Resource Center | May 25, 2016 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips
Summertime utility bills can sneak up on you, surprising you as you try to keep cool in the hot months. As you try to economically avoid the heat, keep these helpful and easy ideas in mind. Shade Never underestimate the power of shade for keeping cool. Shady spots and...
by Energy Resource Center | Feb 3, 2016 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Environmental Education
Conserving energy in your home is a win for everyone. Conservation saves money for you and your family, money that you can save or spend on something important. Conservation is great for the environment, and every person that makes it a priority helps to shape the...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 27, 2016 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Heating Bills, Natural Gas, Water
Saving energy in 2016 is a great idea. Starting off the year with an idea that can both save money for your family and be good for the environment is a win for everyone. We have several ideas how you can start the year off right by conserving energy. Water You...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 20, 2016 | Articles, Energy Assessment, Energy Saving Tips, Weatherizing
This is the time of year that bitter temperatures outside can cause sky-high utility bills inside. Weatherization is the process of making your home more impervious to cold temperatures, wind, and winter weather. The Energy Resource Center has been providing...
