Outdoor properties are doing great things with making their sites green or greener. And yet, if you visit the organization’s Web site, it’s rare to find a page with a summary of what they are doing. Benefits of describing your … Continue reading
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When you have a written statement describing why it’s important to be ‘green’, it helps focus the work of your organization. In addition, with a statement, you can describe to others what you are doing and why. Matt Courtland (1) … 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
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
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