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Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) Guide

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Many organizations are considering adding solar to their electricity mix. This guide discusses power purchaseagreements (PPA) for the procurement of […]

Blog, Net Zero, solar

2021 IECC Significant Changes

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Updates to the International Energy Conservation Code (2018 to 2021) aim to improve building energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases. […]

Blog, Energy Code energy code

Passive House

September 20, 2022February 20, 2023

Do you know Passive House certified homes use about 90% less energy than the average home? Passive House building standards […]

Blog, Energy Code energy code

Heat Pump Water Heaters

July 19, 2022February 20, 2023

Every year US Colleges and Universities spend almost 10% of their energy use on water heating. By implementing energy efficient […]

Blog, Net Zero

Zero Code

December 1, 2022February 20, 2023

In 2018, the non-profit organization Architecture 2030 created the Zero Code with the goal of reducing overall building sector emissions […]

Blog, Energy Code energy code

Electric Lawn Mowers

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

It’s a great time to electrify your lawnmower! With high gasoline prices, it is practical to investigate the benefits of […]

Blog, Tech Notes, Uncategorized

Lift Station Optimization in Wastewater Treatment Plants

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Lift stations move wastewater from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of wastewater sources is not sufficient for […]

Blog, Wastewater

Illinois Home Energy Code Checklist & Energy Certificate

June 16, 2022June 21, 2022

For Homeowners and Realtors.

Are you interested in buying an energy efficient home? Do you want to learn how to make your home more energy efficient? This checklist can help you quickly assess a home’s energy performance and construction.

Blog, Energy Code Checklists

Making it Easier for Businesses to Go Green & Track Impact

June 16, 2022June 21, 2022

SEDAC and the the California Green Business Network, one of the largest and longest running green business programs in the country, […]

Blog

COVID-19 and HVAC

May 5, 2020June 3, 2022

Are you wondering if COVID-19 can be transmitted through HVAC systems?  Afraid to go back to work thinking that you […]

Blog, COVID-19 air quality, COVID-19

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