Learn more about the basics of saving energy through a cool infographic from the US Dept of Energy (high resolution versions available for download on their site): this one is on home heating. Read More Kent McDonaldKent works at RealPage and helps apartment firms reduce operating costs related to utilities. You can connect with Kent at LinkedIn.com/in/kentmcd…
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Electric Vehicles
Expand your energy knowledge through the US Dept of Energy’s series highlighting “Top Things You Didn’t Know.” Coming in at the top of the list for Electric Vehicles: “Did you know that the average American’s daily round-trip commute is less than 30 miles? With many electric vehicles having a range of more than 70 miles a charge, they…
How to Reduce Hot Water Use for Energy Savings
Here is an interesting article from the US Dept of Energy that is targeted at single family home owners, but much of it applies to multi-family housing as well: “You can lower your water heating costs by using and wasting less hot water in your home. To conserve hot water, you can fix leaks, install…
Energy Saver 101 Infographic: Home Energy Audits
Learn more about the basics of saving energy through a cool infographic from the US Dept of Energy (high resolution versions available for download on their site): this one is about on-site energy audits. Read More Kent McDonaldKent works at RealPage and helps apartment firms reduce operating costs related to utilities. You can connect with Kent at…
How to Read Residential Electric and Natural Gas Meters
Here is an interesting article from the US Dept of Energy that is targeted at single family home owners, but much of it applies to multi-family housing as well: “You can read your own meters to help monitor your electric or gas energy use. During the heating season, your energy use should be compared to…
How to Run the Best Energy Management Program EMP
Rate and Tariff review is an important part of any EMP. Believe it or not utilities companies all make mistakes. Some are small and no one ever really notices them like the billing dates overlap by a day to two that would just mean a small overpayment depending on the type of utility being paid….
Presenting our Two Sites for the Conversion to Net Zero
I am pleased to introduce my two buildings for our “Conversion to Net Zero” experience: Icon at Park and Icon at Doyle in Emeryville California. I chose these two sites for a few key reasons: These sites represent two different construction types: Icon at Doyle is 3-story construction with 27 townhome-style dwellings and an underground…
What is an Urban heat island?
As summer approaches, here’s a concept that impacts energy spent on cooling buildings. Have you heard of urban heat islands? I found a link to an intro on what they are and what can be done to mitigate them. This could be an important consideration if you have communities in the city center, especially if you…
Tips for saving energy with Thermostats
Here is an interesting article from the US Dept of Energy that is targeted at single family home owners, but much of it applies to multi-family housing as well: “You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You can do…
Top 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Thomas Edison
Expand your energy knowledge through the US Dept of Energy’s series highlighting “Top Things You Didn’t Know.” Coming in at the top of the list for Thomas Edison: “On Energy.gov, we’re revisiting the storied rivalry between two of history’s most important energy-related inventors and engineers: Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla….” Read More Kent McDonaldKent works at RealPage and helps apartment firms…