Do you turn off your computers every day? Tags: laptops electricity conservation computers Asked by jmole {413} 10/13/2011 8:35:24 PM | 0 Answers | 0 Comments | 0 Views |
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Experience with Smart Meters? Tags: smart meter electric service smart connect Asked by jmole {413} 10/3/2011 10:56:18 AM | 0 Answers | 0 Comments | 10 Views |
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Am I missing something here? Tags: green questions new posts current discussions Asked by MelissaP {31} 10/1/2011 9:02:07 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 16 Views |
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can a system be devloped Tags: dfcload Asked by oberoi {26} 1/27/2011 11:48:05 PM | 0 Answers | 0 Comments | 184 Views |
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Merry Christmas World! Have a great Holiday! Tags: merry christmas world! Asked by jmole {413} 12/24/2010 7:26:12 AM | 0 Answers | 0 Comments | 217 Views |
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Do you have a green business or work for one? Tags: green business 2011 outlook economy Asked by chrism {186} 12/24/2010 7:24:18 AM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 167 Views |
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Know where I can find screw in CFL`s that last? Tags: cfl lighting lamp life Asked by keng {276} 12/24/2010 7:19:51 AM | 0 Answers | 1 Comments | 141 Views |
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Chemical Free Insulation Tags: green insulation foam chemical free Asked by SavaMathou {238} 12/18/2010 5:48:13 PM | 3 Answers | 1 Comments | 125 Views |
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DYI soda pop makers? Is the aluminum can so bad? Tags: aluminum can recycling diet coke soda stream Asked by jmole {413} 11/11/2010 5:10:16 PM | 3 Answers | 0 Comments | 151 Views |
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What is your hottest green issue? Tags: green action public involvement green issues Asked by jmole {413} 10/11/2010 6:02:00 PM | 3 Answers | 0 Comments | 158 Views |
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Do you belong to a fresh produce co-op? Tags: organic produce organic co-op locally grown Asked by chrism {186} 9/22/2010 3:52:01 PM | 3 Answers | 0 Comments | 201 Views |
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Purchasing a New Solar System for our Home Tags: solar system home purchase Asked by SavaMathou {238} 9/22/2010 4:25:50 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 227 Views |
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How do I start a compost in my backyard? Anyone with experience? Tags: compost fertilizer Asked by keng {276} 9/21/2010 5:51:36 PM | 2 Answers | 3 Comments | 181 Views |
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What`s up with dry-cleaning? Is it toxic? Tags: dry-cleaning chemicals chemical cleaning harm Asked by mikea {301} 9/15/2010 6:42:23 PM | 2 Answers | 1 Comments | 193 Views |
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Any suggestions for non-toxic cleaners? Tags: household cleaners green cleaning non-toxic cleaning Asked by mikea {301} 9/15/2010 6:40:08 PM | 1 Answers | 6 Comments | 211 Views |
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Anyone heard of cups made from Rice or Agar? Tags: cups green utensils edible tableware Asked by jmole {413} 9/13/2010 4:37:22 PM | 4 Answers | 1 Comments | 194 Views |
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Does anyone have real world experience with the Smart Car? Tags: mpg smart car hybrids Asked by brente {227} 9/2/2010 4:46:24 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 132 Views |
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Any recommendations on good commuter cars? Tags: gas mileage hybrids mpg Asked by jimo {201} 8/31/2010 3:23:44 PM | 2 Answers | 1 Comments | 161 Views |
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Are you signed up for your local utility`s Summer Discount Plan? Tags: electricity rates summer discount plan Asked by jmole {413} 8/24/2010 4:46:31 PM | 1 Answers | 2 Comments | 243 Views |
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Has anyone used or built Perpetual Motion Generators powered by Earth Magnets Tags: earth magnet generators generators free energy Asked by SavaMathou {238} 8/23/2010 7:05:03 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 229 Views |
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When electric vehicles are reality, will you buy one? Tags: ev electric vehicles Asked by mikea {301} 8/19/2010 4:57:43 PM | 2 Answers | 4 Comments | 196 Views |
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Do you believe global warming is fact or politics? Tags: global warming climate change models Asked by jimo {201} 8/16/2010 3:53:53 PM | 2 Answers | 1 Comments | 272 Views |
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Anyone using the multi-room whole house fan? Problems? Tags: whole house fan quiet cool air conditioning Asked by keng {276} 8/11/2010 3:31:58 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 226 Views |
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Anyone using a photo sensor for indoor lighting? Tags: indoor lighting led lighting photo sensor Asked by jimo {201} 8/10/2010 12:35:18 PM | 1 Answers | 1 Comments | 253 Views |
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Anyone know if window tinting actually works to save energy? Tags: home energy window tinting air conditioning Asked by keng {276} 8/9/2010 8:09:28 AM | 2 Answers | 1 Comments | 218 Views |
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Ever not purchased a plasma tv because it uses too much power? Tags: plasma tv energy consumption Asked by jmole {413} 8/6/2010 1:25:48 PM | 1 Answers | 2 Comments | 206 Views |
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Are do it yourself Solar Panels a good idea? Tags: solar panels do it yourself solar panel kits Asked by SavaMathou {238} 8/4/2010 6:09:01 PM | 4 Answers | 3 Comments | 272 Views |
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Where do you set your thermostat in the winter months? Tags: thermostat winter heating Asked by jmole {413} 8/4/2010 4:35:04 PM | 2 Answers | 1 Comments | 225 Views |
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Is it true that appliances that are plugged in still draw power? Tags: appliances house power Asked by ADMINTODD {108} 8/4/2010 7:41:13 AM | 3 Answers | 0 Comments | 221 Views |
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What is more energy efficient: Dishwasher vs. hand washing? Tags: water conservation dishwasher energy efficiency Asked by jmole {413} 8/3/2010 8:44:32 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 231 Views |
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What temp. is your thermostat set to in the summer? Tags: summer air conditioning electricity thermostat Asked by brente {227} 8/2/2010 8:12:15 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 243 Views |
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Does it matter if I run an evaporative cooler along with my A/C? Tags: a/c evaporative cooler air conditioning Asked by rgen {50} 7/30/2010 7:54:42 AM | 3 Answers | 1 Comments | 243 Views |
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Incandescent or fluorescent, which is which? Tags: incandescent fluorescent Asked by ADMINTODD {108} 7/29/2010 9:15:32 PM | 4 Answers | 2 Comments | 252 Views |
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Where is a good place to get LED decorative fixtures? Tags: led lighting decorative lighting lighting fixtures Asked by jimo {201} 7/29/2010 1:52:12 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 238 Views |
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Do I really need to switch out my light bulbs for CFL`s? Tags: lighting cfl compact fluorescent light bulb Asked by mikea {301} 7/28/2010 3:51:21 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 255 Views |
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When is the right time to schedule a group relamp? Tags: lighting relamp lighting maintenance Asked by chrism {186} 7/21/2010 7:53:28 AM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 209 Views |
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What type of lamp is the most efficient? Tags: lighting efficacy fluorescent lighting Asked by rgen {50} 7/20/2010 9:46:41 AM | 3 Answers | 3 Comments | 231 Views |
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What is the CRI of a typical mercury vapor lamp? Tags: cri mercury vapor lighting color rendition index Asked by mikea {301} 7/19/2010 3:06:00 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 282 Views |
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Does anyone have an example of GHG savings for one typical house? Tags: ghg greenhouse gas savings Asked by mikea {301} 7/15/2010 5:10:36 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 251 Views |
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If I change out my incandescent bulbs to CFL`s, will that make a dent in the greenhouse gas emissions? Tags: ghg greenhouse gas savings lighting cfl`s Asked by rgen {50} 7/14/2010 7:07:47 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 269 Views |
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How long will it take a CFL to pay for itself? Tags: cfl compact fluorescent lighting energy efficiency Asked by rgen {50} 7/13/2010 9:15:46 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 284 Views |
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Does anyone know of a way to figure out greenhouse gas savings? Tags: ghg green energy greenhouse gas Asked by mikea {301} 7/12/2010 7:43:29 AM | 4 Answers | 0 Comments | 257 Views |
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Anyone know what the lighting level should be for general office? Tags: indoor lighting footcandle office work light level Asked by keng {276} 7/8/2010 10:59:05 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 294 Views |
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How do I calculate lighting energy consumption? Tags: lighting energy consumption kwh watts Asked by keng {276} 6/25/2010 9:36:52 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 234 Views |
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When is the right time to do a group re-lamp? Tags: lighting maintenance group re-lamp Asked by keng {276} 6/17/2010 7:19:08 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 223 Views |
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How can I get an estimate of cost savings if I improve my energy management? Tags: savings energy management system case study improvement Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 6/17/2010 6:42:44 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 202 Views |
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What are the main components of an Energy Management System? Tags: energy efficiency energy management system Asked by brente {227} 6/14/2010 8:28:48 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 269 Views |
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Do T5 fluorescent lamps have better lamp lumen depreciation than T8`s or T12`s? Tags: fluorescent lighting lighting electrical lumen depreciation Asked by jimo {201} 6/11/2010 4:45:59 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 293 Views |
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Does anyone know of an LED Streetlight Program underway currently? Tags: lighting led streetlighting energy efficiency municipalities Asked by mikea {301} 6/10/2010 8:57:08 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 259 Views |
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When should a business pay for an energy audit? Tags: energy audit small business energy efficiency Asked by mikea {301} 6/8/2010 3:15:02 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 312 Views |
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Will SCE rebate a pulse start metal halide? Tags: metal halide rebate lighting electrical Asked by brente {227} 6/7/2010 2:39:46 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 283 Views |
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Do I need to buy a new electronic ballast? Pls. Help! Tags: ballast Asked by Esmi {20} 6/2/2010 10:00:29 AM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 271 Views |
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Is there a dimmer that will work with an LED? Tags: led lighting electrical dimmers Asked by jimo {201} 5/27/2010 8:10:29 AM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 273 Views |
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Can I put a CFL in a Metal Halide Wall Pack? Tags: compact fluorescent lighting electrical Asked by brente {227} 5/26/2010 12:16:39 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 416 Views |
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What is a good retrofit for a Metal Halide Parking Lot Light? Tags: lighting metal halide electrical retrofit Asked by mikea {301} 5/26/2010 12:11:07 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 281 Views |
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Utility Bill Tracking Software? Tags: utility bills metering software Asked by mikea {301} 5/20/2010 11:39:42 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 272 Views |
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List of energy efficiency blogs Tags: blog energy efficiency Asked by ADMINTODD {108} 5/19/2010 8:46:50 PM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 233 Views |
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Anyone know of a good LED area light? Tags: lighting led electrical Asked by mikea {301} 5/18/2010 11:49:59 AM | 2 Answers | 1 Comments | 203 Views |
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Seeking information about lighting rebates in Modesto, CA. Tags: lighting rebates electrical retrofits Asked by keng {276} 5/18/2010 11:48:08 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 232 Views |
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Software for HVAC Automation? Tags: hvac thermostat energy management Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/17/2010 8:33:41 AM | 1 Answers | 1 Comments | 298 Views |
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What is a programmable thermostat? Tags: thermostats Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:42:41 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 306 Views |
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What does HVAC stand for? Tags: hvac Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:42:10 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 241 Views |
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What is an Integrated Heating System? Tags: heating systems Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:41:37 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 216 Views |
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What is a “Demand Water Heater”? Tags: water heaters Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:41:13 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 186 Views |
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What is CFM as it relates to HVAC? Tags: cfm Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:40:49 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 203 Views |
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What does B.T.U. stand for and what is it? Tags: btu Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:40:07 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 329 Views |
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Do you have any tips on making my rental property more energy efficient? Tags: energy efficiency energy saving tips Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:39:46 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 222 Views |
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In lighting, what does L.P.S. stand for? Tags: lps lighting Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:39:15 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 237 Views |
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In lighting, what does H.P.S. stand for? Tags: hps lighting Asked by george {245} 5/10/2010 8:38:52 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 281 Views |
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In lighting, what does H.I.D. stand for? Tags: hid lighting Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:23:17 PM | 3 Answers | 0 Comments | 273 Views |
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Light bulb hour ratings? Tags: hour ratings light bulbs Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:22:53 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 229 Views |
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What does it mean if my light bulb is rated 3000k? Tags: 3000k light bulbs Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:22:27 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 508 Views |
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What is CRI (Color Rendition Index)? Tags: cri Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:22:01 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 207 Views |
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What is mean lumen output? Tags: mean lumen output Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:21:39 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 202 Views |
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What is lumen depreciation? Tags: lumen depreciation Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:21:14 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 232 Views |
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What exactly is a lumen? Tags: lumen Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:20:49 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 252 Views |
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What is the 1.0 foot candle requirement for my outdoor lighting? Tags: 1.0 foot candle outdoor lighting Asked by Randal Ingo {293} 5/10/2010 8:20:22 PM | 2 Answers | 0 Comments | 259 Views |
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T12 to T8 Energy Savings? Tags: linear fluorescent t12 t8 lighting electrical Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 10:01:40 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 301 Views |
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Pulse Start MH Ballast Options? Tags: metal halide pulse start ballast electrical lighting Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 10:00:45 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 320 Views |
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When comparing lighting systems, what components do I need to consider? Tags: lighting systems electrical Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 10:00:19 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 248 Views |
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What is meant when someone proposes to do a swap-out in my facility? Tags: electrical lighting swap-out energy efficiency Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 9:59:34 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 219 Views |
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What is meant when someone proposes to do a retrofit in my facility? Tags: lighting retrofit electrical energy efficiency Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 9:58:53 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 231 Views |
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What does Power Factor describe? Tags: power factor electrical utility design Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:55:07 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 222 Views |
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What is a PAR lamp? Tags: par lighting lamps electrical Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:54:40 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 195 Views |
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What is meant by Operating Position? Tags: lighting electrical Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:54:15 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 214 Views |
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Can someone please explain Luminance? Tags: lighting electrical luminance Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:53:41 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 288 Views |
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What is the difference between Instant Start and Rapid Start ballasts? Tags: lighting electrical ballasts Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:53:17 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 371 Views |
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What is Illuminance? Tags: lighting electrical lighting design illuminance Asked by mikea {301} 5/10/2010 9:47:29 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 264 Views |
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Ok, please explain a High Intensity Discharge lamp. Tags: hid lighting lamps electrical Asked by mikea {301} 5/10/2010 9:47:05 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 246 Views |
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How do Halogen Lamps work? Tags: lighting lamps electrical halogen Asked by mikea {301} 5/10/2010 9:46:19 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 274 Views |
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Can someone please tell me what a Footcandle is? Tags: lighting electrical lighting design Asked by mikea {301} 5/10/2010 9:45:39 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 255 Views |
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How does a Fluorescent lamp work? Tags: lamps lighting electrical Asked by mikea {301} 5/10/2010 9:45:12 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 280 Views |
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What is a filament? Tags: lamps lighting electrical Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:40:58 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 266 Views |
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How do I know how efficient my lights are? Tags: lighting electrical Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:40:30 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 230 Views |
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I was told by my former electrician to get double-ended lamps. What does this mean? Tags: electrical lighting Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:39:52 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 236 Views |
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I keep seeing the term color temperature, can anyone explain this in laymans terms? Tags: lighting lighting design electrical Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:39:17 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 211 Views |
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Okay, heres one for you, what is the Center Beam Candlepower (CBCP)? Tags: lighting electrical Asked by keng {276} 5/10/2010 9:38:14 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 319 Views |
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What about the Beam Spread...anyone? Tags: lighting electrical Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 9:26:00 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 221 Views |
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Can anyone please explain what the Beam Angle is? Tags: lighting electrical Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 9:25:08 AM | 2 Answers | 2 Comments | 360 Views |
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What is the average rated life of my lighting system? Tags: lighting electrical Asked by brente {227} 5/10/2010 9:24:32 AM | 1 Answers | 0 Comments | 224 Views |
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