Did you know that you can harness the power of the sun to heat your water? Solar thermal systems, also known as solar heating systems, absorb the sun’s rays and use this energy to heat water to 140ºF or higher,… Read More
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Renewable Energy News: Current Natural Gas Supply and its impact
The natural gas market is one of constant flux. As we will explain throughout this blog, the state of natural gas changes on a weekly basis. According to the most recent industry reports, natural gas supply is up, but demand… Read More
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Renewable Energy News: The Current State of Geothermal Energy in the U.S.
In its simplest form, geothermal energy is heat from the Earth. This clean and renewable energy source is harnessed commercially and converted into electricity. And while geothermal energy use accounts for just 1% of the total United States electric production,… Read More
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World Energy News: United States Domestic Energy Supplies
The United States recently found itself in unfamiliar waters with an abundance of new domestic energy supplies. Not only has domestic oil production grown by 20% over the last five years, producing one million more barrels per day in 2012… Read More
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Energy Saving Tip: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs can help cut Energy Costs
When it comes to energy management and your home, there are countless methods to make your living space more energy efficient. From setting your thermostat to 73 degrees when you are home and 75 degrees when you are away to… Read More
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LEED Certified Case Study: Operations Upgrade
Building on existing strategies, Discovery Communications earned LEED Platinum for its global headquarters. By Anne Vazquez Published in the October 2009 issue of Today’s Facility Manager Pursuing LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED EB) certification was a wholly new endeavor for… Read More
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Columbia Energy Firm CQI Associates Hires Jim Roberts
Columbia, MD-based CQI Associates has hired veteran sales representative Jim Roberts of Ellicott City to help it expand its business. Roberts has been calling on Baltimore-Washington area businesses for 25 years, most recently as a commercial vehicle salesman for Miller… Read More
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Energy Current – Avoid the Big Freeze
Energy Currents Energy Savings Tip – Avoid the Big Freeze After record spring temperatures in the contiguous U.S., above-average temperatures are still predicted this summer. Air conditioners, a major energy consumer, will be utilized more than ever to maintain the comfort… Read More
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Energy Savings Tip – Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise
Energy Currents Energy Savings Tip – Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise As the spring temperatures rise, your home and office will get warmer. Instead of turning on the air conditioner, turn on your ceiling fan. The question that is always asked is… Read More
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Brunswick enters into energy cooperative
City hopes to save $150,000 over span of three-year contract by Ryan Marshall, Staff Writer Hoping to lock in lower energy prices, Brunswick has entered into a three-year contract with an energy cooperative to provide the city’s electricity. The city… Read More