This is part 3 of an interview with Bruce Mast, who runs Peninsula Climate Comfort, a pilot program to help California residents go from using natural gas appliances to using electric ones. This is often called beneficial electrification. The benefits include more comfort, safer, healthier and helping reduce pollution and Read more…
This is part 2 of our talks with Bruce Mast. To get the background on electrification and heat pump technology, review part 1. In this section, we talk about Bruce’s experience in the energy industry, including why and how he’s in it to overcome the challenges of deploying win-win solutions. Read more…
Bruce Mast has been in the energy industry for over two decades. He’s been looking for win-win solutions to help humanity and the environment for three decades since the Peace Corps. We really welcome him to discuss the beginnings of his latest mission: making homes more comfortable and electric. Bruce Read more…
As a reminder, refrigeration is part of “always on” or idle load, one of the five ways to lower energy bills. We have a 3-part series on reducing electric idle load outside of refrigeration costs. Most of the time, we recommend installing timers or smart plugs to limit this waste Read more…
What’s a ChiliPepper, and how does it save water and energy? A ChiliPepper is a simple device that provides instant hot water to any location in your home while also saving water and energy. It’s an example of a class of devices known as “on-demand hot water recirculation pumps”. It’s Read more…
We have talked about lightbulbs in the past. LED lightbulbs have improved dramatically in the past decade. We even wrote an article about how to choose LED lightbulbs for your home. The bottom line is that if you really want to reduce your energy bill, lightbulbs matter. A recent NYT Read more…
In other articles on this site, I have talked about using smart plugs for controls with recirc pumps. The beauty of these various smart plugs; however, is that they can control numerous appliances and features–not just a pump. For example, in my own home, I have converted various appliances that Read more…
One logo. Big impact. Have you ever seen this sky blue logo on an appliance or device? Most people know that it means something good and is probably related to energy efficiency. You’ve seen this logo on everything from dishwashers to light fixtures, housing project signs and even utility company Read more…
How do people use timer switches, even older ones like these, to save electricity cost in their homes? You might be getting tired of reminding your family members to switch off lights or appliances when they are not in use. Or you are stuck finding ways how to cut your electric bill. Read more…
When it comes to saving money in your home, we take the biggest hit from our electricity bill more times than not. But if you could spend a little to save a whole lot, would you? One of the biggest trending money-saving methods is use $20 smart power strip. Click Read more…