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 »
Category: Energy Management
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 »
Why is my Energy Bill so High in the Winter? 5 Most Common Ways Homes Lose Energy in the Winter.
For many, February means high energy bills and drafty homes. What many do not realize is that addressing these issues is often an easy and economical fix. Here are 5 ways that your home maybe loosing heat during the Winter and ways that you can fix the problem. Inefficient Windows The Energy Information Administration estimates … Continue reading Why is my Energy Bill so High in the Winter? 5 Most Common Ways Homes Lose Energy in the Winter. Continue Reading »
Indow: Keeping Cold Air Outside
Tired of a cold draft seeping through your windows in the Winter, but can’t replace the windows due to Historical home requirements. Or maybe you are tired of waking up from the garbage truck or loud neighbors on Saturday morning. Indow’s window inserts can help with that. Indow window inserts are an acrylic glazing lined … Continue reading Indow: Keeping Cold Air Outside Continue Reading »