Piggybacking off Monday's EGLE-related content, the Michigan Green Communities Challenge is now open. This initiative directly supports the MI Healthy Climate Plan, and it is sponsored by EGLE.
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Michiganders, check out the latest MI Healthy Climate Plan report card; an annual update from EGLE on the clean energy transition.
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Of course it's an acronym, because everything is an acronym in building science. PDRC stands for passive daytime radiative cooling. 🏡
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If your AC dies before your furnace, or it might die soon because it's 10-15+ years old, pay attention! This is the easy way to switch to a heat pump, increasing comfort and lowering your carbon footprint.
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Let's discuss the new Michigan renewable siting law.
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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!
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By harnessing the power of the sun, homeowners can enjoy a range of benefits, including long-term cost savings, energy independence, increased property value, and environmental sustainability. With advancing technology and supportive policies, the future of residential solar energy looks brighter than ever.
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Heat pump water heaters or, HPWH's as we’ll be calling them, use refrigerants to move heat from the surrounding air into water, rather than creating heat through the use of electricity or gas. Sound complicated? It’s not really! Think about it like this… HPWH’s move heat instead of creating heat.
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Improving your home's building envelope means that less energy is needed (gas and/or electric) to maintain a comfortable temperature, resulting in lower energy bills and less energy waste. Weatherization is often a necessary prerequisite to cost-effective electrification.
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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.
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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. 🧛
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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.)
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Imagine it’s 2050. Our lives are just... better. And this abundance has touched every life; nobody has been excluded.
So, how did we get here?
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Induction stoves work by running an electric current through a coil, which generates a fluctuating magnetic field. This field doesn’t create heat until it touches your ferrous (iron) cookware. Once you put an iron pot or pan on the stove, the magnetic field induces many smaller electric currents in the cookware. And since iron is a poor conductor of electricity, these smaller “eddy” currents produce heat in your pot or pan.
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Recently I had a chance to chat with Dan Broersma on the Sustainably Dutch podcast. I have always had a passion for sustainability and contributing towards taking care of what we have and it was great to talk with a fellow sustainability lover.
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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.
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Since 2019, Our Free Lightbulb Program has helped thousands of Holland Board of Public Works (HBPW) customers save electricity by upgrading to LEDs. We are so excited to announce a brand new project that will take savings even further for Holland, Michigan residents.
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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. Rewiring America estimates that a typical home can save $1,800 per year by going all-electric. But how do you know where to start?
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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.
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Tucked away in a little pocket in West Michigan is someone you should know about. Meet Dan Broersma, Holland Sustainability Manager, sustainability guru, new partner in our upcoming energy efficiency 101 program, and all-around great guy.
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