LEDs, Lumens, and Purple Lights
LEDs, Lumens, and Purple Lights Light Bulb Labels: Lumens, Energy Efficiency, and More Explained A lumen is the light output from a source that remains constant regardless of distance. LEDs, or light emitting diodes, produce light from diodes in a bulb or fixture. These small light dots allow for focused light output in a specific […]
Common Environmental Myths Debunked: Recycling, Grocery Bags, Energy Efficiency, and Solar Power
Common Environmental Myths Debunked: Recycling, Grocery Bags, Energy Efficiency, and Solar Power There are many commonly held beliefs about achieving a sustainable future. For instance, recycling is often praised as a positive action, while plastic grocery bags are criticized. However, the reality is usually more nuanced. To truly understand sustainability, we must consider the entire […]
Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day by Making a Positive Change.
Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day by Making a Positive Change. Happy Energy Efficiency Day! Take a moment today to assess your home or office and discover areas where energy can be conserved. Is there a perpetually lit room, an always-plugged-in device, or a habit of washing clothes in hot water? Here’s a list of no or […]
Exploring Grant Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Ohio
Exploring Grant Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Ohio Ohio’s businesses and non-profit organizations have many programs to help with funding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. These include both grant and financing options. In this Tips Post, we are going to focus on the grant opportunities that are available in Ohio. […]
Consumers and Businesses: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future
Consumers and Businesses: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future In today’s business landscape, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it has emerged as a compelling strategy for businesses to thrive in the long run. With the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, companies are not only enhancing their competitiveness and […]
The Basics of Community Aggregation Plans
The Basics of Community Aggregation Plans Community aggregation programs have been a hot topic lately as many friends and family have asked about the electric rate increase coming this summer. The first question: “Are you part of an aggregation program?” Um…. What’s that? Here we go! I was going to write a simple post to […]
Electric Price Increase – There is Still Time
Electric Price Increase – There is Still Time Justin Kale is letting us know there is still time to take action to keep our electricity bills manageable. You have probably begun to see the electricity pricing now hitting the news cycle this past weekend in Cleveland and Columbus. This means you likely have begun to […]
It’s Time to Spring Forward
It’s Time to Spring Forward Daylight savings time starts this weekend and reminds us that spring and warmer weather is just around the corner. We have already experienced a few warm days, and even though I enjoyed them, it should not be 70 degrees in February in Ohio. Even before the time jumps forward an […]
So Just When Do I Replace My HVAC?
So Just When Do I Replace My HVAC? Craig Foster Co-Founder of Energility walks us through his thought process on replacing his HVAC system before it fails. Should I maximize the life of my HVAC unit or wait until it has a catastrophic failure? If I wait, I take full advantage of the original investment, […]
Thank You
After taking a break around the holidays to plan for the upcoming year, social media, and Tips Page are back. We will continue to share useful and interesting information about energy efficiency and sustainability via our social media pages (LinkedIn and Facebook) and our Tips Page where we share helpful information that you can use […]