The state of California has been a big promoter of energy conservation practices for the last decade. In fact, California is the state doing the most to implement energy-efficiency according to a new 50-state scorecard on energy efficiency policies, programs, and practices from the American Council for... - December 31, 2009
With approximately 9,000 marinas in the United Sates, providing quality moorings, repair services and facilities are not the only essential functions of a marina. It is equally important that marinas provide adequate nighttime lighting to ensure safety for boaters and their boats. Electrical and maintenance... - December 17, 2009
As part of a SMART Energy Initiative, the University of California (UC) campuses have been working with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at UC Davis to retrofit inefficient lighting technologies with EverLast® Induction Smart Light fixtures. To date, 30% of UC campuses are receiving... - November 19, 2009
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects approximately 10 to 20 percent of Americans every fall and winter. In addition to the normal symptoms of SAD, such as feeling depressed, lacking energy, weight gain, and loss of motivation, a number of people also have difficulty getting out of bed on those dark... - November 14, 2009
It may feel like a long time coming, but promised funding for State Energy Programs (SEP) throughout the nation is finally starting to trickle into the states. On February 17, 2009 President Obama passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as an effort to jumpstart our economy. Of the money... - November 11, 2009