The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of bulb and the cost of electricity. The type of lightbulb you use is important for several reasons. All lightbulbs have a nominal or rated operating life, … Continue reading
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Ever wondered how your state compares with others in the cost of electricity? Find out at http://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/ Other links State Renewable Electricity Profiles http://www.eia.gov/renewable/state/ Electricity Projections. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/reports.cfm?t=186 … Continue reading
October 10, 2012. U.S. households are expected to use more heating fuel this winter compared with last winter because temperatures are expected to be near normal this winter compared with last winter’s above-normal temperatures in many parts of the country. … Continue reading
How are you using solar at your property? See how many of these you can check off. Solar light. Signs, floodlights, etc. Solar light for pathway lighting. Solar panel to collect electricity for hot water, composting toilet system, lights, etc. … Continue reading
Below are the published articles for July/August 2012 relating to site and facilities. “Asian Longhorned Beetle: A Threat to Our Forests.” By Rhonda Santos. ACA Camping Magazine. July/August 2012. “For most camp professionals, imagining a camp without trees would be hard … Continue reading
A property manager needs to analyze costs over time to gain meaning, observe trends, and to prepare realistic budgets. The information prepared can be insightful for owners, board members, departmental work, and interpretation for users. Below are two examples. Graph … Continue reading
Energy Star has a fun, interactive site on bulbs. http://www.drmediaserver.com/CFLGuide/index.html While the site focuses on home uses, many outdoor sites have small lamps beside guest beds, gathering areas with ambient lights, outside lighting, etc. You can: Choose a bulb, based … Continue reading
Do you know how much electricity different items use? Click here to play the game. The items used in the game are often found in individual lodging rooms, small kitchenettes, or in an office. After you’ve played the game, you … Continue reading
Beginning January 2012, inefficient incandescent light bulbs will be phased out, resulting in significant energy savings and reducing the environmental footprint. This is based on the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) The phase-out of the general service … Continue reading
In March 2012 I went to the CCCA Carolinas/Virginias section at beautiful Ft. Caswell, North Carolina. Daniel Gustafson, Information Systems Director, Look Up Lodge, did a great workshop “We’ve Upped Our Standards…” I asked if I could share some of his work, … Continue reading
Looking to be more energy efficient or use more renewable energy? DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewable and Efficiency) is a great resource. The Web site is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and … Continue reading
Have you implemented an energy savings program and didn’t get the savings you were looking for? Here’s one possible contributing factor. “What do dieting and energy policy have in common? The SnackWell effect. The name comes from those tasty little … Continue reading
Below are the published articles for March/April 2012 relating to site and facilities. “Building Principles: Wastewater Treatment — A Primer.” By Rick Stryker, PE. ACA Camping Magazine. March/April 2012. pp. 12, 14, 15. “Over the years, we’ve peeked at some of … Continue reading
Below are the published articles for January/February 2012 relating to site and facilities. “A Place To Touch Base: Dining hall serves as a multi-functional facility for Boy Scouts.” By Luther Tankersley. Camp Business, January/February 2012. pp. 20-22. Available by subscription. … Continue reading