by Denise Ellington | Sep 18, 2015 | News & Blog
Those of us in California are more than familiar with the need for water, but the Western United States as a whole has seen severe drought conditions for a fourth year. With 2015 proving to be even hotter than 2014, the warmest year on record until now, many of us can...
by Denise Ellington | Sep 5, 2015 | News & Blog
When it comes to energy efficiency, plants have been masters since the beginning of time. In fact, plants could very well be the definition of energy efficiency – they convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. They’re fully functional, living beings...
by Denise Ellington | Aug 22, 2015 | News & Blog
California is experiencing an exceptional heat wave this summer and, accompanied with our drought, we’re expected to waste quite a bit of resources. In this case, we’re looking at energy waste. We’ve gone over some energy saving tips before, but just wanted to remind...
by Denise Ellington | Aug 14, 2015 | News & Blog
This past spring Texas received enough rainfall to pull the entire state out of its 5-year drought. This largely soil moisture drought brought with it the many challenges and dangers that severe droughts often bring – economic, environmental and social impacts. But as...
by Denise Ellington | Jul 31, 2015 | News & Blog
Do you ever wonder what happens during a drought? Most of the country has been warned against the severe drought being experienced, especially those in California and Texas. The drought is so bad that legal action has had to be taken to prevent egregious water wastage...
by Denise Ellington | Jul 24, 2015 | News & Blog
The Pros & Cons of Energy Star Appliances When looking to upgrade your appliances, there are thousands of choices to make. With energy efficiency being all the rage the past several years, it’s likely you’re going to have to decide whether or not to go with an...