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What is energy efficiency and how does it help reverse climate change?

Energy efficiency is in the spotlight more these days when the topic of climate change arises. It’s not obvious how the two are linked. Let’s look at exactly what it means to increase a building’s energy efficiency and how it helps reverse climate change. What Is Energy Efficiency? Building energy efficiency is avoided energy use. […]

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How to Save Money When Charging Your EV

You shop for the best gas prices, why not your electricity rates? If you’re considering buying an electric vehicle (EV), or are already an owner, it’s important to know what you’re paying to charge your EV so you can minimize your costs. With changing electricity rate schedules and different pubic electric charging station vendors, charging

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How New York City’s Green New Deal Became the Fairy Godmother of Energy Efficiency

The world can finally see the real beauty and value of energy efficiency now that one of the world’s largest cities cast its spell and announced its Green New Deal. Energy efficiency has long been the Cinderella in Earth’s climate change story – overlooked because of its humble nature, and not as alluring as fields

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Graduated with an engineering degree and a passion for sustainability? Consider a career as an energy engineer.

The path to becoming an energy engineer isn’t clearly defined, nor is it well known outside our niche in the world of energy efficiency. But if you have a desire to make a positive environmental impact, are good with numbers and enjoy problem solving, pursuing the path could pay dividends for you and the planet.

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Energy benchmarking, it’s the law in California. Here’s what you need to know.

‘You can’t manage what you don’t measure’ is a keystone of energy efficiency. Measuring your building’s energy use is so important that reporting it is now the law in California for many building owners. The first deadline is quickly approaching beginning on June 1, 2018. This new law requires reporting and benchmarking your building’s energy

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