Energy & Water Conservation Blog

During extreme weather months, the attic tends to be the area of the home that gets the coldest. This is because most attics are not well insulated, and are either too hot or too cold. To add insult to injury, attic doors typically act as an escape for air from the attic, which then mixes [...]

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As summer comes to a close, and the leaves on trees turn from green to the autumn colors of yellow, red, and orange, what are you looking forward to the most? If you are like many homeowners, what you are least looking forward to may be having cold air come into the [...]

As populations increase and the demand for water rises, our freshwater resources are becoming
increasingly scarce. Scarcity, coupled with stringent water regulations and aging infrastructure has led
to continuous and substantial increases in water rates nationwide over the last twenty years. In
addition, escalating urbanization rates have increased water loads for current wastewater treatment
systems, and motivated tighter regulatory [...]

How many times a day is the shower run at your home? How long is each shower? A shower can be a great way to unwind after a long day of work or school. It can also be a major source of water use. The amount of gallons of water per shower depends on two [...]

For many, ushering in winter is financially stressful because of the increase in the energy bill, as the thermostat is being constantly manipulated to maintain a comfortable temperature during the colder months. When weatherproofing, people often tend to windows, doors, and rooms like the attic. While Jolly Old St. Nick is sneaking in (and eating [...]

We are inundated with so much information about ‘being green’ by the media that sometimes you just don’t know where to start. One Atlanta based company attempts to address this issue.

Green Girl Atlanta educates you on how to be green, providing you with ways to make eco-friendly choices in your daily life and reduce [...]

Photovoltaic (PV) is a solar power technology that uses an array of Solar PV modules to convert sunlight into electricity. The Southeast is considered is considered a good area for Solar PV installations. The most important requirement for choosing a site for Solar PV is to have un-shaded, due-south exposure to the Sun. Modules can [...]