It’s an interesting argument when someone says you have to “spend money to save money”. In general, it’s a hard approach to swallow. But in the case of energy efficiency and environmental planning, it is often the case that some upfront investment is required to benefit from long term savings. Read More
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Businesses Get Green From Hydro Quebec
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Energy Audits are Important to Homes and Businesses Alike
Friday, February 4th, 2011Did you grow up in a house where wearing an extra sweater was the solution to a cold house on a winter’s day? What about taking a short shower because hot water wasn’t cheap or turning off the light when leaving a room? I find it interesting that things we were “encouraged” to do as children have now become ways a household can become a little more green. Read More
The Business of Being Green
Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Many years ago, a friend of mine asked if I would consider joining him as a volunteer at our city’s inaugural “Household Hazardous Waste Day”. I was to create a poster to drive attendance to the event, handle PR, and then work during the event. Read More
Commercial Building Energy Audits
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
The goal of an energy audit is to save money. It’s really as simple as that. Identify all the uses of energy and either reduce the consumption, or completely remove the machinery or process that is using the energy. Read More

