Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

Hot enough for you?

If you’re like most people who live anywhere other than Alaska or San Francisco, you spend 20% of your utility bill on air conditioning.  You can shave quite a bit off that bill by installing a whole house fan. According … Continue reading →

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Sierra Club Teams With Sungevity to Help Homeowners Achieve Energy Independence

Local event to raise awareness about home solar systems and the environment PALO ALTO, Calif., July 22 /PRNewswire/ — The Sierra Club today announced “The Truth About Solar,” a green home technology workshop designed to teach local homeowners about residential … Continue reading →

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Berkeley Residents!

The City of Berkeley has launched a “Money for Energy Efficiency” Program. The program will allow 120 homes to receive up to $8,500 in rebates for energy efficiency improvements. The rebates can be applied to: o   Comprehensive Energy Audit o   … Continue reading →

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Use less, make more: The 12-step method to home energy independence

The fireworks are over, the heat is on, and President Obama has announced a $2 billion federal investment in major solar projects in Arizona and Colorado.  But what can you as an individual do to become more energy independent?  After … Continue reading →

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Dough for Dad

Is there a dad in your life who likes to tinker around the house?  How do you think he would like $8500 toward his little home improvement projects?  Cities are beginning to dole out money coming at us through the … Continue reading →

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