Zero Net Cost for Zero Net Energy – Melt the Calf

Zero Net Cost for Zero Net Energy – Melt the Calf

Have you ever thrown a cat into the deep end of a swimming pool? Neither have I, but I bet they wouldn’t like it. Likewise, status-quo program evaluators will not like what’s coming down the pike for several reasons, starting with one in this post for residential and...
Baker’s Dozen Energy and Carbon Saving Tricks

Baker’s Dozen Energy and Carbon Saving Tricks

Do squeaky wheels get the grease? No. They get replaced (Peter’s principle). Adulators get dessert. That is the case this week as I had considerable positive feedback from last week’s post: 12 schemes for waste and carbon-reduction. I will move one step upstream of...
12 Schemes to Reduce Carbon Emissions

12 Schemes to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Back in the day, when I was interviewing college kids for full-time employment with us, I would ask them to tell me about things they have done in their personal experiences to save energy. The purpose was twofold, 1) do you dig efficiency, or are you just looking for...