Lighting accounts for roughly 40 percent of electricity use in the United States, and many major cities throughout the nation waste more energy through this source than any other activity. Building retrofits with energy efficient lighting systems are one of the most fundamental, yet simple ways that Americans can cut down on energy use…

In a fantastic article written by Houston Neil with the Construction Blog, the importance of green retrofits in the rapidly expanding green building sector is emphasized. Neil discusses 5 green retrofits in particular which he says electricians should be promoting to stimulate business and help save consumer…

A new research survey shows that U.S. office buildings are lagging far behind in the move toward energy efficiency, with elevators being the primary deterrent. According to the report, surveyed workers spent a collective 33 years stuck in elevators during the past year and another 92 years waiting for them. “Many office buildings…

The average consumer may wish to implement smart, energy-efficient design modifications in their home or office; but in the midst of all the hype, it can be difficult to decide where to begin. An energy-efficient audit would be a great place to start, as it is imperative to discern where changes can be utilized to offer the most impact. Karen Thull of the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance affirms, “That is the very…

As America expands its horizons in renewable energy, so to speak, more companies are catching on to the fact that environmental sustainability can be affordable as well as effective. This is the motivation behind the birth of the Green Apple Energy Company (GAEC); a collective effort which will provide New York City…