"Smart" thermostats like the Nest and EcoBee leverage the best of technology's up side by cutting energy costs when you're away from home. After all, heating and cooling our homes while we're away is just a waste of energy and hard-earned money! But they come with a bigger price tag, so are they really worth it? In this blog, you'll find out.
Read MoreBy now most of us have heard about the ultra efficiency of LEDs (light emitting diodes) and how they surpass those squiggly compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) in terms of energy efficiency. So why hasn't everyone switched? We think it's because of some misconceptions out there about LEDs, so we've taken on the task of debunking 3 of the most common myths about LEDs.
Read MoreWhen it comes to climate action, most of us immediately think of The Government. We think, “The government needs to fix that climate thing. It’s up to them. Why aren’t they doing more?” Guess what? It’s not just up to them. Here in Charlottesville, the vast majority of the solutions are, in fact, up to us – you, me, our businesses, our institutions. The cavalry isn’t coming. We have to act.
Read MoreWhether you have never before thought about how to reduce your climate impact or you are a vegetarian who lives in a solar-powered yurt and bikes to work, we want to high-five you and then encourage and inspire you to take the next step to reduce climate pollution.
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