Blower Door Test
Professional energy auditors use blower door tests to help determine a home’s airtightness. A blower door is a powerful fan that mounts into the frame of an…
PosiGen Commits To Louisiana Families For Energy Freedom
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Two recent votes by the Louisiana Public Service Commission double down on anti-solar policy while boosting profits for the monopoly utility companies.…
PosiGen Hires New Executive Vice President of Human Resources
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — PosiGen, the nation’s leading provider of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for low-to-moderate income homeowners, is proud to announce the addition of Adja…
New Electric Scooters are Replacing Their Gas-Powered Predecessors
In October, Vespa announced it was throwing their hat in with the mass of other companies increasingly offering electric modes of transportation with their Elettrica. The famous…
Economists Agree, the Strongest Investment isn't the Stock Market, it's Energy Efficiency
Why don’t institutions go all in on energy efficiency? There are a wide range of answers, but the main answer is that many take a cynical approach when weighing the value of energy efficiency investments, believing that if it seems too good to be true, it must not be. But this is increasingly becoming an outmoded way of thought. As Benjamin Franklin said “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”.
ALICE And The "Energy Burden" of Louisiana.
ALICE is an individual known by many, even if they do not realize it. They go to work, pay their bills, raise families, etc. They are productive…
Profiles in Energy Efficiency – Geothermal Energy for Homeowners with Dandelion Energy
Geothermal energy is often misunderstood. Many people hear ‘geothermal’ and they are reminded of Yellowstone and geysers that spew hot water hundreds of feet into the air because of geothermal processes. Or perhaps they think of the geothermal energy that generates electricity by using geothermal vents that come from deep below the earth’s crust. Either one would present a problem for anyone looking to heat or cool their home using geothermal. Safety aside, there would be limited opportunities to take part in geothermal energy because of geography. Thankfully, that’s not the case.
Profiles in Solar – Abita Springs' Solar Beer
The taste of a refreshing cold beer on a sunny day is a comfort to be had on a hot day in Louisiana, but if that beer…
4 Energy Efficiency Renovations for the Outside of the House That Will Save You $$$
A comfortable home is a happy home, and when it comes to happiness, saving money on monthly utility bills and having a comfortable indoor climate goes a long way. It’s important to understand though, that it’s not always just what’s inside that counts.
Beware of Vampire Load!
It is an often told story. A creature that lives in the shadows of our collective conscious and although we don’t always notice, it preys upon our wallets.