Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

Search for savings this season in a home energy audit

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

From the crawlspace beneath the garage to the cramped attic beneath the eaves, no leak or cold draft escaped the attention of Gary Wood, a home energy auditor shimmying through the unseen corners of the Wilkinson residence on Squak Mountain. … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On Efficiency

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Energy efficiency is a hallmark of the 2010 Showcase Home, the specially featured property of the Greater Fort Smith Home Builders Association’s Fall Parade of Homes going on this month. The Showcase Home, an annual highlight of the twice-yearly home … Continue reading →

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How Much Energy Does Your Home Use?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Are your cooling and heating systems energy efficient? Not only does the efficiency of these systems spare energy — which has been in short supply in some areas lately — but it adds to the money left in your pocketbook … Continue reading →

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Mt. SAC offers new green technology program

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

WALNUT – A $2.3million federal grant is paving the way for a new career technical program at Mt. San Antonio College, which is getting started with 24 students this semester. The Building Automation program is one of few available statewide … Continue reading →

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Funneling solar energy: Antenna made of carbon nanotubes could make photovoltaic cells more efficient

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Using carbon nanotubes (hollow tubes of carbon atoms), chemical engineers have found a way to concentrate solar energy 100 times more than a regular photovoltaic cell. Such nanotubes could form antennas that capture and focus light energy, potentially allowing much … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency Tips for Businesses

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

“Top Ten Tips” The following simple no-cost/low-cost energy savings tips can be the starting point for your energy conservation efforts at your office or shop. * Turn off lights and equipment when not in use. * Use available sunlight to … Continue reading →

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New Training Required for ENERGY STAR Partners

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

The ENERGY STAR homes program has grown tremendously since it was introduced in the mid 1990s. In the initial program, version 1 of the guidelines, most homes were certified through a home energy rating and a single inspection that occurred … Continue reading →

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Properly Sized Room Air Conditioners

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Many people buy an air conditioner that is too large, thinking it will provider better cooling. However, an oversized air conditioner is actually less effective — and wastes energy at the same time. Air conditioners remove both heat and humidity … Continue reading →

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Programmable Thermostats for Consumers

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Did You Know? The average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills – nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. Homeowners can save about $180 a year by properly setting their programmable thermostats and maintaining … Continue reading →

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£4m tidal energy contract awarded to Scottish firm

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Douglas Marcille, Energy Deregulation Pioneer

BiFab, a Fife-based manufacturing company, has today been named as winner of a £4m tidal energy turbine contract. It is believed that the turbine prototype will be the world’s most advanced to date. Continue reading → Continue reading → Continue reading →

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