For homeowners, managing energy efficiently is more important than ever due to rising concerns about increasing utility costs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), heating water alone can make up about 18 percent of the total energy usage at home. Furthermore, water heating is the second largest energy use in homes. Read more
As a property manager or building owner, the cost of energy consumption for building operations will always to be a primary concern. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), commercial buildings in the United States account for 18 percent of U.S. energy consumption. The DOE claims that heating, air conditioning, ventilation (35 percent of total building energy) and lighting (11 percent) are the top four energy consumers in buildings. Read more
