by Energy Resource Center | Dec 2, 2020 | Energy Saving Tips
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy began the Energy Star program to endorse and easily communicate with consumers about energy standards that are both efficient for homes and good for the environment. The Energy Star program...
by ERC Blogger | Sep 30, 2020 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Heating Bills, Utilities, Weatherizing
Now is the perfect time to get your home ready for winter and save on your winter energy bills. The right preparation can help you save money and ensure you don’t have days of wasted energy or overworked equipment – two things that contribute to higher utility...
by ERC Blogger | Sep 14, 2020 | Community, Energy Saving Tips, Environmental Education, In the News, Weatherizing
High Energy Burdens are a Factor for Many Families The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released a new report this week looking at how much Americans are spending on energy bills compared to their household income. According to the report:...
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...
