Kevin Hettler from Home Performance Solutions came out to show us how he analyzes a home for air leaks and insulation problems (pro tip: this home had ZERO insulation and that is not nearly enough)!

If you look at the numbers, only 3% of your home emissions comes from your dryer (which is probably at least energy-efficient) Let’s use a handy lil chart to determine your next step.

After being in residential and commercial energy efficiency for nearly a decade now, indoor air quality was not on my radar until the recent brouhaha over gas stove (so sorry to IAQ fans!). I’ve recently changed my tune after I finally got an air quality monitor!

So where are we in the energy transition? Today, I’m certain that we’re in the thick of it. And I just wanted to tell you that

This. Energy. Transition. Is. Happening.

This note is about being true to yourself and, in retrospect, it’s about the best-laid plans o’ mice an’ men (they go awry). More than anything, it’s about one of my core beliefs: you just have to DO stuff. You can’t wait until it’s perfect. And that sometimes causes me to feel embarrassed.

At the end of the day, residential solar presents a compelling solution for homeowners looking to live more sustainably, reduce their energy costs, and help save our only known habitable planet.

Today I want to introduce you to my new pal, David. David is the Michigan rep for Greenworks Commercial. Green Projects Group has teamed up with Greenworks to help Michiganders make the switch from gas to electric lawn tools. I had a few questions I wanted to ask David, and I thought you might like to hear the conversation.

It’s the end of a good day. You’ve turned off all of your lights, you’ve shut down your computer and gaming system. You didn’t invite any supernatural creatures to hang out. But somewhere lurking in the dark is a sneaky little monster: vampire power. 🧛

With so many options out there, you might be wondering about the differences between the various lightbulbs on the market. Well, you’re in luck! Below is a quick summary of the main types; how they work, their main benefits, and their drawbacks. (Be sure to stick around for an embarrassing confession at the end.)

This is the story of how we electrified our lives. We're right at the beginning of that story today. Together, we can build a world that serves everyone.

Induction stoves solve all these problems, all while saving energy and minimizing the impact on the environment.

About six months ago I got really excited about ebikes and a quick google search showed that there’s only one local store specializing in just ebikes. Many other retailers sell and service them, but I wanted to meet someone who has put all their eggs in the ebike basket. So I went over to meet him (in my car… oops haha). I didn’t even know what questions I was going to ask, but I just wanted to get the skinny.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was signed into law this year (2022), includes both rebates and tax credits to help you offset your households energy costs.

Don’t you love when one of your biggest appliances goes out unexpectedly? No?! I’ll admit I was a little frazzled because we were without hot water for a whole day, but this misfortune genuinely made me happy because I had a plan to turn this situation to my advantage.

Across the state of Michigan, utilities have focused diligently on energy efficiency for about 12 years. These programs – called energy waste reduction (EWR) programs, or just rebate programs – are what caused your utility to offer you money to upgrade your stuff!

You may have heard about electric cars, heat pumps, electric water heaters, and induction stoves. Why is electricity so hot right now? Of course you know that energy efficiency upgrades are good because they are… efficient. But are certain types of energy efficiency upgrades better for the environment than others? Enter: Electrification.