Friday, January 31, 2025

Tag: energy

Two myths of solar

There are a couple reasons that I am thinking about solar and the myths about its efficacy today. As I look out my window and...
mary loves solar

Contemplating solar

My husband tells me this is a true event, although I do not have any memory of it. In 2017, I had surgery and...
hot water heaters

Shower the people …

There is no question that winter is here, which makes hot showers even more glorious. I must really watch my timer to ensure that...
sustainability training on conferences

A short guide to staying up-to-date

The first time I ever presented a case study purely on the economic value of sustainability was at the NWP Energy Summit in 2014....
autumn is time for seasonal preparations

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...
life cycle analysis avoids assumptions

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...
EV chargers teach humility

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...
EV charging location matters

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 your property by offering level two EV charging

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 reclaimed water for irrigation

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...
Mary loves heating the pool

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...
indoor air quality is the next step in creating a healthy building

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...

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