Tag: energy
Winter is coming
It is that time of year again! I know that some individuals are focusing on politics this week. This is understandable, but it is...
The perils of assuming
Assume is a hilarious word. It can make an “ass” of “u” and “me.” If you are using assumptions and not evidence in your...
GRESB, like the tide, waits for no man
A friend of mine often uses the phrase “The tide raises all boats” when talking about sustainability. His beautiful focus is that we must...
Who’s afraid of the BPS?
I love that my neighborhood leans into Halloween. The witches, ghosts, and skeletons are filling the yards down our block. Some are animatronic/motion activated...
Learning humility through EV charging
I must admit openly, I have been spoiled by the simple payback of sustainability. With some energy efficiency upgrades having less than a three-month...
A matter of location
A recent article on Trellis said that automobile manufacturers are pulling back from electric vehicle production due to lags in sales compared with those...
Future-proof with level two
In 2013, the developer/operator that I worked for built our first project equipped with the ability to provide EV charging for our residents in...
Consider the value of reclaimed water
It is time we talked about reclamation and the value of the purple pipe in our modern world. Reclamation is not some hippie term...
Shakespeare asks the question
As we approach Labor Day weekend, in addition to looking forward to BBQ, the pool and celebrating the people I adore, I will admit...
Adapting to the changes
I could be a James Bond villain; I have a white cat. His name is Buddy, and he is a magnificent mouser. He is...
You know the feeling
Some years ago, during a major renovation of a very large community, my employer did not renew leases for a particular building. We emptied...
Making things better with heat pumps
A dear friend of mine, Art Bailey Jr., whom we lost too young to a heart attack, was one of those individuals who could...
We’re talking about our irrigation, sounds like a gusher.
This morning, as I was walking my property, enjoying the coolness of the early day, my neighbor’s sprinkler system turned on. Sadly, due to...
Prettiest girl in the room
Did you ever watch a rom-com from the 1990’s? Invariably some super popular hot ultra cool guy is given a dollar to date some...
Chevron deference and BPS
One of my favorite lines from “Raiders of the Lost Arc” is “They are digging in the wrong place!” That is exactly how I...
