This article was originally published on Solar Love. I recently participated in one of the Twitter #SolarChat events that @EcoOutfitters organizes. It was a real blast — fun and informative. The general focus was community solar gardens, but that was of course linked to many other solar issues. Numerous useful … [continued]
This post was originally published on CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org On those summer days that are particularly hot and sticky, the use of a ceiling fan in conjunction with air conditioning or natural ventilation may be your best choice to cool things down. The wind chill effect that increased air movement creates on … [continued]
This post originally published on CleanEnergyResourceTeams As the market for electric vehicles (EVs) grows and local dealerships begin stocking more of them, consumers will be thinking about where to find charging stations. While most EV owners charge their vehicles at home, drivers looking for a charge around town may struggle with … [continued]
Has a Carbondale, CO, company found the ‘holy grail’ of community renewable energy projects? In this podcast with with Paul Spencer, President and founder of the Clean Energy Collective (CEC) in Carbondale, CO, we explored how CEC is pioneering the process of delivering clean power-generation through medium-scale (mostly solar) facilities … [continued]
This post originally published on CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org Americans have saved nearly $9 billion dollars and 487 billion gallons of water though the use of WaterSense-labeled products since the program’s inception in 2006—that is enough water to supply all the homes in Colorado and Arizona for a year!
Making sure your home has adequate insulation in walls and attics, as well as being air-sealed, is a great way to reduce energy use and save money in the long run. What is air sealing? Air sealing is filling holes, cracks, and gaps in the air barrier between the interior … [continued]
You’ve seen those huge, white, and twirling wind turbines on the horizon before, but have you ever wondered how they actually work? Let’s break it down! What is wind energy? Wind energy is electricity created from a wind turbine. (Side note: a common mistake is to call them windmills; however, … [continued]
Dr. David Schmidt of the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is practicing what he preaches. The professor of the popular Renewable Energy and the Environment course has conducted his own study on phantom power in the home. Phantom power (also referred to as standby … [continued]
Are you interested in doing your own wind project? Let the Clean Energy Project Builder and CERTs help you get started with 4 steps! Step 1: Do your research! Knowing information about wind (what it is, how it works, how to get it) is a key component in your project’s … [continued]
Are you interested in doing your own solar project? Let the Clean Energy Project Builder and CERTs help you get started with 4 steps! Step 1: Do your research! Knowing information about solar (what it is, how it works, how to get it) is a key component in your project’s … [continued]
