ArchivesAugust 26, 2010Two Different Seasons, Two Different Energy BillsMost Maryland homeowners vividly remember the blizzards which kept them inside last winter. They also remember the energy bills associated with record breaking snowfall. Those costs carried over to one of the warmest summers on record. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) named July’s record breaking heat as the culprit behind higher than normal energy bills. On the brighter side, researchers have predicted a far warmer winter this year. What does this mean for energy use in your home? Read more after the jump. August 11, 2010Attic Mirror DemonstrationAttics have never been so important in cutting energy costs as they are today. Many people wonder how an attic cuts down energy costs and saves you money. Robert Waldon, Long Attic Mirror Production Manager, demonstrates how attics use radiant barriers to prevent heat from escaping through your attic. August 2, 2010Understanding Cash For CaulkersI would like to introduce our first guest blogger, Houston Neal. Houston contacted me after reading one of our post about the Recovery Act. He recently wrote an incredible and detailed article about the “Cash For Caulkers” initiative and I wanted to share his work with you. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen – Houston Neal. July 19, 2010Long Windows Video TrailerSo where exactly do Long Windows come from? The video above is a preview of an upcoming series where we take a look at what makes our windows different and special. Filming on location in Vandergrift, PA, we visit the people behind the windows, Serious Materials. Along with Long Windows, Serious Materials is also providing the energy efficient windows for the greening of the Empire State Building. The plant in Vandergrift was recently given new life via Obama’s Recovery Act. We document what our partners are doing with this new opportunity and show the processes that make our replacement windows so unique. June 28, 2010Eawag: The Future in Renewable Energy
Companies are preparing for the future by creating innovation and renewable energy. Eawag, a Switzerland water research institute, demonstrates energy efficiency to the fullest with its innovative building design. |