When the power went out after the half time show at the Super Bowl, it was easy to jokingly place the blame on Beyonce’s lit-up song and dance routine complete with holographs. And while it’s possible that her powerful performance… Read More
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Why LEED-Certified Buildings are Worthwhile
LEED Certification: it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A third party evaluation process, LEED is meant to improve building performance while facilitating healthy environments for its occupants. Providing a set of guidelines that support building owners and… Read More
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Commercial Businesses Turn to Energy Co-Ops for Huge Savings
For any company, paying utility bills is a customary albeit costly aspect of keeping work operations in order. Across the States, for a long time, business owners had to pay local utility companies for their natural gas and electricity needs… Read More
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Energy Efficient Lighting for the Office: Tips from Energy Management Company
As your business seeks means of reducing overhead costs while increasing performance in the New Year, one noteworthy consideration is the lighting in your offices. Lighting can account for anywhere from 20%-50% of a company’s electricity consumption. With one of… Read More
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Benefits of Solar Energy: Tips from Maryland Energy Consultants
From government agencies to the private sector, the last decade has seen a significant rise in solar power investments, aimed at leveraging additional sustainable and renewable energy sources for common use. With the global push towards seeking green alternatives to… Read More
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Renewable Energy News: Is there a Bright Future for Solar Power?
Renewable energy accounted for about 13% of the total United States utility-scale electricity generation in 2011, placing the U.S. behind just China in total electricity generation from renewable energy. And while solar power was responsible for less than 1% of… Read More
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Induction Lighting: Another Energy Saving Tip from CQI Associates
Induction lighting is nothing new. The technology has been around for over 100 years. But with recent developments Electronic Ballast/Generator technology and the push for more energy efficient buildings, induction lighting is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. What… Read More
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Energy Current Tip: The Energy Efficient Benefits of Occupancy Sensors
Do you constantly leave a room and forget to turn off the lights? If so, you are not alone, but you could be spending much more on your monthly energy bills then you would like. And if you own or… Read More
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Renewable Energy News: Current Natural Gas Supply and its impact
The natural gas market is one of constant flux. As we will explain throughout this blog, the state of natural gas changes on a weekly basis. According to the most recent industry reports, natural gas supply is up, but demand… Read More
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Renewable Energy News: The Current State of Geothermal Energy in the U.S.
In its simplest form, geothermal energy is heat from the Earth. This clean and renewable energy source is harnessed commercially and converted into electricity. And while geothermal energy use accounts for just 1% of the total United States electric production,… Read More