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Technology Tuesdays: The Progression of Christmas Lights
One thing I can’t help but recognize and call attention to is how far we have come with LED lighting technology, especially with regard to Christmas lights. I can recall the old oversized, colorful, incandescent bulbs people used to adorn their homes with. Now we are in an era where there are not only LED versions of those lights for people with nostalgia but a whole host of new lighting options.
Another Technology Tuesdays Relaunch: Don’t Be Scared, They’re Just Heat Pumps
Our goal is to ensure as many of our partners, particularly those in under-resourced communities, become early adopters as often as possible. In order to do that, we have to make sure we are hearing and addressing their concerns. So, what are some of the concerns partners are having about heat pumps? Let’s talk about them!
Technology Tuesdays: Heat Pumps in the Wild
The incentives for heat pump water heaters will not be around forever. In fact, we don’t know what they will look like beyond 2024 and partners are subscribing to the program quickly. Until then, we are pressing forward the heat pump water heaters and encouraging you, our partners, to hop on board as quickly as possible before the quest for a new EE measure that “checks all the boxes” begins its cycle all over again.
Technology Tuesdays: Deal with the Heat without Breaking the Bank
This has got me thinking, can energy bills really be affordable when the weather is this hot? There are many tips and tricks to help everyone save money during the summer months. However, saving money and affordability are two very different things
Technology Tuesdays: Battery Advancement Charging Forward!
There’s nothing I enjoy discussing more than electrification (the good and the bad) because I believe it is the path forward to preserve our environment as well as our economy. A big component of electrification is battery storage. This is primarily due to the variable nature of renewable energy