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Bradford E. White commented on CleanEdison's blog post 5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors"To Daniel Cullen-
I agree, solid article. Also am in total agreement regarding low hanging fruit. No sense in fine tuning the hydrodynamics of an ocean liner with a gash below the waterline.
When doing a typical energy audit (blower door test…"
Daniel Cullen commented on CleanEdison's blog post 5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors"good solid article. thanks! may i make one small quibble? in our energy auditing and home inspecting experience the homes we see have so many blatant and obvious energy issues that a full audit is not needed. we typically do a simple walk through of…"
Curt Kinder commented on CleanEdison's blog post 5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors"I'm not BPI-Certified, yet somehow have managed to deliver shallow-to-deep energy retrofits that are proven (by the utility meter, every 30 days) to deliver 20-60% energy savings. I don't even stay at Holiday Inn much anymore.
Some…"
CleanEdison's blog post was featured5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors
No doubt if you follow energy or environmental issues, you’ve heard over and over again that the least expensive way to tackle our energy difficulties is through efficiency. One report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) suggested that $168.6 billion could be saved through energy efficiency by 2020. Still, some of those close to the ground have heard horror stories on how the whole process is sometimes carried out in real life.Significant energy savings cannot…See More
CleanEdison posted a blog post5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors
No doubt if you follow energy or environmental issues, you’ve heard over and over again that the least expensive way to tackle our energy difficulties is through efficiency. One report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) suggested that $168.6 billion could be saved through energy efficiency by 2020. Still, some of those close to the ground have heard horror stories on how the whole process is sometimes carried out in real life.Significant energy savings cannot…See More
Eugene T. Doan commented on CleanEdison's blog post What the Green Building Industry Can Learn From Motorola"Great article. It is very true that Sustainability and Six Sigma methodologies are very compatible and we, sustainability-minded professionals, can accelerate our success by applying Six Sigma.
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tedkidd commented on CleanEdison's blog post What the Green Building Industry Can Learn From Motorola"FANTASTIC!!"
CleanEdison's blog post was featuredWhat the Green Building Industry Can Learn From Motorola
Whether driven by a genuine desire to reduce their environmental footprint, or simply to insulate themselves against rising costs, energy efficiency is becoming a significant organizational goal for many companies around the country. In order to achieve these goals, businesses are looking for direction on how they can have their buildings’ designed and/or operated to consume as little energy as possible. Many have looked to the LEED Rating System to provide both the guidance for, and…See More
CleanEdison posted a blog postWhat the Green Building Industry Can Learn From Motorola
Whether driven by a genuine desire to reduce their environmental footprint, or simply to insulate themselves against rising costs, energy efficiency is becoming a significant organizational goal for many companies around the country. In order to achieve these goals, businesses are looking for direction on how they can have their buildings’ designed and/or operated to consume as little energy as possible. Many have looked to the LEED Rating System to provide both the guidance for, and…See More
CleanEdison's blog post was featuredEnergy Benchmarking - A $9 Billion Saving Plan
Energy benchmarking can unlock $9 billion in energy savings by 2020, suggests a recent report by the Institute of Market Transformation. Despite our lofty aspirations of energy independence and tackling global climate change, we are only beginning to implement the first step in the multifamily building sector – understanding our energy use. Multifamily housing has a number of characteristics that should make green retrofits an appealing investment, but only a fraction of the potential energy…See More
CleanEdison posted a blog postEnergy Benchmarking - A $9 Billion Saving Plan
Energy benchmarking can unlock $9 billion in energy savings by 2020, suggests a recent report by the Institute of Market Transformation. Despite our lofty aspirations of energy independence and tackling global climate change, we are only beginning to implement the first step in the multifamily building sector – understanding our energy use. Multifamily housing has a number of characteristics that should make green retrofits an appealing investment, but only a fraction of the potential energy…See More
CleanEdison posted a blog postThe Solar Industry May Soon Face a Skilled Labor Shortage
Growth of the Solar IndustryThe growth of the solar industry may soon face the reality of not having enough skilled workers to satisfy demand, suggests a recent report by The Solar Foundation and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Despite a dragging economy overall, installed solar capacity has increased dramatically in the past few years. In 2011 alone, the cumulative installed solar capacity in the United States nearly doubled from 2,095 MW to 3,950 MW.…See More
Curt Kinder commented on CleanEdison's blog post Emergency Energy: Options for Living off the Grid When Necessary"20% sounds about right.
Batteries will need continuous trickle charge - not much, but it adds up, particularly with a big array of flooded cells, a bit less if AGM, but those are really pricey.
The size of battery bank and inverter needed to run…"
tedkidd commented on CleanEdison's blog post Emergency Energy: Options for Living off the Grid When Necessary"Curt,
My understanding (and recollection based upon what a friend in the solar business told me) is battery charging loss is about 20%.
He also said those losses ONLY happen after the batteries are drawn down. Furthermore,…"
Curt Kinder commented on CleanEdison's blog post Emergency Energy: Options for Living off the Grid When Necessary"Several major oversights and oversimplifications
1) Left unsaid are the losses associated with constantly charging and discharging batteries as well as maintenance of flooded cells.
2) Geothermal systems may need relatively little electricity to…"
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5 Common Mistakes of New Energy Auditors
No doubt if you follow energy or environmental issues, you’ve heard over and over again that the least expensive way to tackle our energy difficulties is through efficiency. One report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) suggested that $168.6 billion could be saved through energy efficiency by 2020. Still, some of those close to the ground have heard horror stories on how the whole process is sometimes carried out in real life.
Significant…
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What the Green Building Industry Can Learn From Motorola
Whether driven by a genuine desire to reduce their environmental footprint, or simply to insulate themselves against rising costs, energy efficiency is becoming a significant organizational goal for many companies around the country. In order to achieve these goals, businesses are looking for direction on how they can have their buildings’ designed and/or operated to consume as little energy as possible. Many have looked to the LEED Rating System to provide both the guidance for,…
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Energy Benchmarking - A $9 Billion Saving Plan
Energy benchmarking can unlock $9 billion in energy savings by 2020, suggests a recent report by the Institute of Market Transformation. Despite our lofty aspirations of energy independence and tackling global climate change, we are only beginning to implement the first step in the multifamily building sector – understanding our energy use. Multifamily housing has a number of characteristics that should make green retrofits an appealing investment, but only a fraction of the…
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The Solar Industry May Soon Face a Skilled Labor Shortage
Growth of the Solar Industry
The growth of the solar industry may soon face the reality of not having enough skilled workers to satisfy demand, suggests a recent report by The Solar Foundation and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Despite a dragging economy overall, installed solar capacity has increased dramatically in the past few years. In 2011 alone, the cumulative installed solar capacity in the United States nearly doubled from 2,095 MW to…
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