Efficiency Kansas was supposed to be a revolving loan program with 34m in funding from the stimulus. It seems the state , with support from Governor Brownback’s office, wants to move 66% of the money to an ethanol project. The program was designed...
What exactly is an Energy Audit and why would I want one?
A home energy audit is a service where the energy efficiency of a house is evaluated by a person using professional equipment see the wiki. Simply put, an Energy Audit(assessment) is an in-depth overview of your home’s energy performance, and what can be done to...
Turning Mechanical Power into Electricity
I got asked by a friend recently about advice on how to convert mechanical energy generated by exercise equipment such as a stationary bike or treadmill into electricity. After speaking with Luke we did a little research and found the Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike...
Gladstone Missouri ; Single Trash Disposal Company Resolution Fails
GLADSTONE, Missouri – Gladstone city officials have been talking about trash service for months the, resolution fails to pass. Gladstone has six different trash services and Monday night, the city council hoped to decrease that number down to one, but failed in a 2-2...
“Efficiency Kansas” Funding Snatched by Gov Brownback for Ethanol
Update 9-30-11 The KCC along with the Governor’s Office anoounced 1.5 Million would be returned to Efficiency Kansas to cover 150 of the pending loans. We are excited about this news . Although the money is not yet transferred as of yet. The...
Energy Works KC – Combines a Energy Audit with Cool Homes or Energy Sense
Energy Works KC EWKC is a new rebate program for Kansas City Missouri residents. It combines Home Performance with Energy Star’s Energy Audit with Cool Home’s by KCP&L or Energy Sense by MGE. The details are not final but it a home owner...
Spring Cleaning is almost upon us….
A great time to get rid of the old, and bring in the new. This can apply to material things, as well as our train of thought. This year during your spring cleaning, take unwanted/unused clothing or household items to your local thrift store or charity drop-off. Check...
Another Life Saved by GIC Staff
Today energy auditor, Sean Durkin saved a homeowner from potentially deadly levels of carbon monoxide. As part of all energy audits conducted by Green Improvement Consulting gas combustion appliances in the home are tested for proper drafting and CO levels. When Sean...
Energy Works KC EWKC combines an Energy Audit w/ Cool Homes or Energy Sense
*Update 5-6-12* Cool Homes or Energy Sense contractors are no longer required for EWKC rebates in fact no HVAC upgrade is required , the only catch is a 15% energy savings must be projected from the initial assessment for an Energy works kc...
Beware of vendors pitching products with an “energy audit” included
My best advice is to make sure the company is trained and certified to do energy audits. Getting an unbiased audit(assessment), is the optimal way to ensure your energy-saving dollars are going into the proper areas. Some companies will spend time looking over the...
