What Does Energility Do?
Energility was founded on the belief that every business deserves access to an energy manager. Craig Foster and Justin Kale brought together their passion for energy conservation, their knowledge of building systems and their desire to assist businesses of every size in reducing their environmental impact. The idea then and now is that […]
Plastic Does Have Benefits
I need to start this blog off with the fact that this thought and idea has been a struggle for me this month because in the past, July is usually when I make another shift in reducing my use of plastic. I typically view plastic consumption as counter to sustainability. In these unprecedented times, we […]
Imperfect Yet Practical Environmental Steps Forward
Plastic Free July is gaining momentum as we see the amount of plastic tossed on the side of the road, the microplastics that are clogging our waterways and animals’ bellies full of plastic. Many of us see these images and try to swear off using all plastics. However, we are now living a life […]
GreenSpot
Have you seen this sticker on a home or business? Did you wonder what it was? It is the designation a home or business receives from the City of Columbus for taking steps towards a sustainable way of living. Many of the steps needed to receive this designation at home are simple. In […]
Steps to Zero Waste
The 5 R’s of Zero Waste is a relatively new concept that is gaining popularity. It is adding to the idea of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” that was originally used to encourage recycling. While it is true that recycling has its place within the waste system, there are several better options to try first. See […]
The 4 T’s – an easy way to reduce energy use
A shiny new product can be attractive but there may be other ways to achieve energy savings and for a much lower cost. Follow steps 1 through 4 to see where the best place is to conserve energy in your home or business. Turn it off The simplest way to reduce the amount of energy […]
Electric on the Rise – What’s One Reason?
A customer had realized their electric costs were increasing this summer. We looked into the occurrence within their facility.
Are you hearing voices? We are listening!
Today I had a simple meeting to share a report for a small job we were hired to do based on our reputation. The response I got dwarfed the fee for the job.
The State of Efficiency in Ohio
We continue to see mixed signals around the country for energy efficiency adoption. Traditional early adopters like California, Massachusetts, and Vermont continue to lead the country in progress.
Big Opportunity in the Big Give
The Columbus Foundation is hosting The Big Give to support the work of 900+ non-profit organizations.