case-studies Stealth Sustainability: Remodeling our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ranch house for comfort, style and efficiency Part I - Fixing the urgent stuff
electricity Can Time-of-Use Electricity Rates Save You Money? Maybe only if you use automation or a home battery
electricity Electrical panels - Upgrade or replace? Smart or not? It’s a key item to consider with home upgrades
electricity What appliances use the most electricity in residential homes? Not surprisingly, air conditioning and heating systems.
appliances Gas or Electric Dryer? Which is better? Energy Consumption and Cost of Electric vs. Natural Gas Clothes Dryers
electricity SPAN-PG&E "Save" Program - First Impressions Using an electric panel as a VPP is clunky I wrote in April about a couple of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trials taking place in the Bay Area, and last night I had the first opportunity to participate in a demand response “event” - via SPAN’s PG&E
electricity Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trials in the SF Bay Area Joining the “Smart Grid” through VPPs and Demand Response
electricity The Service Upgrade - How many amps does my home need? Do you really need to upgrade your electric service? Part 1.
