The Connection: Cleaning Products, Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Spring cleaning season is right around the corner, which means at the moment you may be creating a list of items you’ll need to spruce up your house. If there are any cleaning products on the list you may want to check the ingredients. Some cleaning products are much more harsh than others. They…
Energy Efficiency: How Much Does It Cost To Cool A House?
As the soaring and scorching temperatures of summer 2021 have shown, our world is getting hotter, and all people need access to affordable and efficient cooling systems. For the more than 85 percent of Americans who do have air conditioning, concerns about the energy efficiency of their cooling systems, and those systems’ impacts on the…
Energy Reducing Improvements to Make in 2023
With each passing year there’s more focus on how we can increase energy efficiency and decrease energy demand. In 2023 we’re likely to see a lot of investment in energy reducing improvements for a variety of reasons. Right now there’s a perfect alignment of technology, consumer demand and government assistance. Let’s take a look at…
Renewable Energy Sources: A Look at the Advantages and Disadvantages
Renewable energy sources have proven their superiority to traditional fossil fuel-derived sources in a number of ways: All renewables emit exponentially fewer greenhouse gases than fossil fuels, and all have key parts to play in long-range plans for controlling climate change. Each type continues to support a wide and growing variety of jobs worldwide, and…
Taking a Road Trip with Your EV: 4 Key Considerations
It’s summer, and for many families who have been cooped inside for much of the past year, a road trip is sounding better and better. If you own one of the approximately 2 million electric vehicles in the United States, you will enjoy some distinct advantages—but you’ll also need to remember a few crucial points…