The average monthly cost of water for U.S. consumers went up 6% in 2015 and has risen 41% since 2010, according to Circle of Blue, an industry research group. “We expect water rates to continue to grow above inflation for some time. We don’t see an ends in sight” says Andrew Ward, Director of U.S….
Month: April 2017
Getting Started
Perhaps a tired issue, but still is a tough one: “How to begin” the conservation efforts. The task of harnessing all of our properties utilities – measuring, reducing, continuing the process, is daunting. What are my criteria? Well, I want anything that will make an impact immediately and over the long haul, save money, have…
Gas Pricing Update
Gas pricing has been up and down over the last year. Gas hit near a historic low in March of 2016 $.16 per therm. This is the lowest price since 1999. It has increased to $.40 per therm as of December 2016. Since the December high, pricing has come back down again to around $.25…
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
Expand your energy knowledge through the US Dept of Energy’s series highlighting “Top Things You Didn’t Know.” Coming in at Number 10 on the list for Wind Power: “Human civilizations have harnessed wind power for thousands of years. Early forms of windmills used wind to crush grain or pump water….” Read More Kent McDonaldKent works at RealPage and helps…