Catch a solar panel cold
Last May I first read an article that talked about solar being contagious. The solar report has resurfaced again with some more information and more and more people are talking about solar energy peer pressure. Does this solar energy peer pressure mean that solar is starting to enter the adolescent stage? PG&E of California is ...
9 Ways to reduce your energy costs
Article published August 2011 SCORE CPA. Business Tip: Think Green – Act Green 9 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS With utility costs increasing monthly in some places the following are some great ways you can help reduce your utility and energy costs. 1. Change out your lighting to modern high efficiency lighting. LED lighting ...
Sunlight Energy Contributes to a Greener Environment
Lately, it’s been an issue on how to preserve our environment. Our generations grow up without fully comprehending the importance of preserving mother nature. Lately there have been several educational steps to raise awareness with future generations, but we must set ourselves first as an example to our children. The contribution of solar energy is ...
Sun Directed is sponsoring “The Science of Climate Change and Potential Impacts on PA”
Sun Directed is proudly sponsoring this CBICC event Tuesday July 20th from 11:45 to 1:15 at the Penn Stater Conference Center at 215 Innovation Blvd. Come find out what the latest news and research is saying about climate change. Sun Directed feels that Solar Energy is one of the many things we can do to ...
Why are there incentives for solar?
Did you know that one of the reasons for the government incentives for solar is because it cost a lot of money to upgrade our electrical grid and to meet the rising demand for electricity one of the easiest solutions is distributed generation, or many small local generation “plants”. Solar is just that. When you ...
Bellefonte Borough becoming a role model!
Bellefonte Borough is considering Solar along with other renewable energy sources to help offset their electric costs. Talk about cutting edge, Bellefonte Borough has already done a tremendous job at reducing their electric costs and implementing energy efficiency. From 2005 to 2009 they reduced their annual electric consumption by 18%, that’s enough to power 129 ...
Bloombox?
What does everyone think about the announcement of the Bloombox? CBS showcased it on 60 minutes the other night. I hope it works and does what they say it will do. I would be very interested in testing one in my back yard. What are your thoughts on the new dream renewable energy device?
Allgeheny Power giving away CASH?
I went to a SEDA-COG meeting yesterday and learned that Allegheny Power is giving away CASH to people who make their homes more energy efficient. Learn how you too can get money from the power company. Check it out at Watt Watchers.
Dark month for solar?
We are well into the darkest months for solar now. Our Geothermal Heat pump is on churning away running our well pump and doing it’s work to keep our home nice and toasty warm. We just got our November electric bill and we are very pleased with a $50 bill. This is paying to heat ...
Summer Cooling Time
As summer approaches in the US, it is time for the air conditioners to come on. No break for those electric bills. There are some simple things you can consider to help reduce your AC needs. Passive solar gains can increase your cooling needs in the summer considerably. When the sun shines in your windows, ...
