Renewable Energy Blog

Is light pollution bad? Well, that depends if you are concerned about ever seeing the stars or about interrupting the natural circadian rhythms of humans and animals alike. If you do care about these things, then yes—light pollution is bad.  What are the causes of light pollution? What can [...]

Any amount of shopping you do can increase your household waste without you even knowing it. Because of that, many are looking for alternatives to outright ownership that help reduce their waste contribution. Some common tactics include upcycling and reusing old items, but there’s another strategy on the move: [...]

From refurbishing old furniture to ditching plastic straws, there are plenty of environmental hacks people have been adopting. But so far, it’s not enough—the average person still creates almost five pounds of garbage each day. So in a year, that amounts to over 1,600 pounds of waste per person. [...]

Water is a priceless, limited natural resource that many people unconsciously (or sometimes consciously) waste every day. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can save water and cut down on wastage.    But if you’re interested in taking your conservation efforts to the next level, you’ll benefit from knowing [...]

HVAC systems are vital to keeping indoor temperatures comfortable. But just like any other mechanical equipment, they need routine maintenance to keep them in good condition and working efficiently. Let’s take a look at some essential tasks that you should have on your HVAC maintenance checklist.  Things to Do in [...]

If you’re looking at a photo of Earth from outer space, you might notice how much water our planet contains. In fact, 71% of the Earth is covered in water, and while that is quite a large sum, something that we need to take into consideration is that roughly [...]

Many homes rely on an HVAC system to maintain comfortable temperatures indoors. But with heating and cooling accounting for as much as half of a household’s total energy expenses, an energy-efficient HVAC system could be very beneficial in the long run.  Furthermore, the energy supply in most homes is [...]

Energy scams are a growing problem across the country. Shady “sales representatives” are using clever manipulation tactics to gain access to your personal information or make changes to your current energy plan, sometimes without your knowledge. Fortunately, you can avoid frauds and scams by learning how to identify false [...]