The Current

You know what the best season is? It’s shoulder season. That’s the magical in-between time of the year when you start the day in your favorite hoodie, spend the afternoon in flip-flops and end the day back in that fuzzy sweatshirt. Best of all: That season is now! However, as the days begin flip-flopping between […]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the industrial sector accounts for about one-third of U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, making industrial energy strategy a high-impact area. As industrial facilities look for ways to meet sustainability goals, optimize operations and invest in energy efficiency, moving certain equipment and processes to electricity can potentially be […]

Your business space is often “on” when no one’s there. Many businesses focus on what happens during operating hours, but the biggest waste may happen when no one is there to notice it. Lights stay on, HVAC systems keep empty rooms heated or cooled and temporary overrides become permanent habits. After-hours energy use is easy […]

A guide to how energy incentives support real projects, reduce costs and improve ROI. Utility energy incentives for equipment upgrades can seem complicated from the outside. Many businesses and organizations assume they involve lengthy applications, rigid requirements or projects designed specifically to qualify. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that incentives are […]

Cutting operational costs without sacrificing quality or efficiency can be challenging for small to medium-sized businesses. Happily, controlling energy costs and making energy efficiency upgrades is a great way to protect your business’s profit margins while improving your work environment. Which brings us to LED lighting: Upgrading your lighting systems is one of the most […]

When your business or organization starts planning a renovation, expansion or new construction project, lighting is often treated like a finishing detail. But it’s so much more than that. Better, more efficient lighting starts before your build begins. Lighting is one of those decisions that shows up everywhere after the project is complete. It affects […]

It sure can! As with most things, the better you take care of it, the longer it will last. Cars need to have their oil changed for reliability, air filters need to be replaced to improve air quality, and your home needs air sealing and duct system maintenance for optimal energy efficiency.  That’s not only […]

Ever step outside on a hot day and feel it right away? If your skin feels sticky and your hair starts to frizz before you’ve even left the porch, it’s probably humidity. So what is humidity? It’s the invisible water vapor (it’s a little like fog that you can’t see) floating in the air all […]

Energy efficient air conditioners that tackle our region’s tough conditions. Replacing or upgrading your AC with a SEER2 15+ energy efficient air conditioner may not be as exciting as a cool summer road trip to an icy northern lake, but if you’re tired of sweltering inside your own home, it could be a close second.  […]