The terms energy conservation and energy efficiency are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. Although similar in the core of what they are, they are used to describe two different sustainable practices. The best way to understand the difference is as simple as defining them. Energy Efficiency The practice of energy … Continue reading Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency Continue Reading »
Category: Energy Management
Small Business Energy Tax Credits: How Do You Get Them?
Tax season is upon us and the deadline for filing is only weeks away. In an effort to encourage small businesses to participate in more environmentally friendly practices, the US government has enacted some energy tax credits. This tax season, see which new eco-conscious installations and practices can earn you a greater refund from 2018. … Continue reading Small Business Energy Tax Credits: How Do You Get Them? Continue Reading »
Linking Climate Change to Public Health
There have been several debates on how climate change has been impacting public health issues. There are some people that believe that mankind’s activities are changing the planet’s climate and there are people who don’t believe so. This was one of the subjects discussed at a meeting this past Tuesday at Howard University’s College of … Continue reading Linking Climate Change to Public Health Continue Reading »
Energy Efficiency—For the Spring
Spring may not seem like the time of year to care about energy efficiency, but it is actually the perfect time of year to improve the safety and energy efficiency of your home. By adding a few easy tasks to your annual spring-cleaning list, you can make significant improvements to the overall energy efficiency of … Continue reading Energy Efficiency—For the Spring Continue Reading »
Transparent Windows Open the Possibility of Every Window Being a Solar Panel
Researchers at Michigan State University have created a fully transparent solar concentrator, which could turn any window or sheet of glass into a photovoltaic solar cell. According to Richard Lunt, who led the research, the team is confident that the transparent solar panels can be efficiently deployed in a wide range of settings, from “tall … Continue reading Transparent Windows Open the Possibility of Every Window Being a Solar Panel Continue Reading »