BPO vs Dark Skies
BPO vs Dark Skies We are often asked, “what is the Dark skies ordinance?” and “Is it a part of the BPO?”. They are 2 different ordinances. The City of Boulder’s “Dark Skies” Ordinance was designed to make sure the…
What is the BPO?
What Is The BPO? The Boulder Building Performance Ordinance is a set of rating, reporting, and energy efficiency requirements. It is designed to reduce energy use and improve the quality of Boulder’s commercial real estate overall. Deadlines for meeting the…
Transportation Museum Taps Colorado C-PACE Program to Save on Energy Costs
Transportation Museum Taps Colorado C-PACE Program to Save on Energy Costs First nonprofit to use the program projected to recoup more than three times its initial investment Lafayette, CO, May [TBD], 2018—Brian McCarter, chief executive officer of Sustainable Real Estate…
Mac Electric Earns Customer Satisfaction Award
Mac Electric Earns Customer Satisfaction Award In the wake of a successful 2016 business rebate program, the Efficiency Works™ Business program awarded Mac Electric Company of Loveland with the Highest Customer Satisfaction Score. The award is based on completing a…
Tuning the Light at a Senior-Care Facility
Tuning the Light at a Senior-Care Facility The U.S. Department of Energy’s GATEWAY program has released a new report on a pilot installation of tunable-white LED systems at a senior-care facility in Sacramento, CA. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)…
9 Benefits of LED Lighting for Business in Colorado
9 Benefits of LED Lighting for Business in Colorado Have you been considering LED lighting as a potential investment for your business? Even if you haven’t, here are 9 benefits that make LED lighting worth your time. Return on Investment…
LEDs vs CFLs
LEDs vs CFLs We are all familiar with the twisted CFL bulb that promised an energy efficient alternative to incandescent light bulbs. With recent and continuing innovation in the LED lighting industry, CFLs are becoming an obsolete technology. Here is…
Three Potential Health Benefits of LED Lighting vs. Fluorescent Lighting
There is no question about whether LED lighting is more energy efficient than other forms of lighting utilized in commercial businesses – but, are there any potential health benefits to switching to LED lighting vs. fluorescent lighting? Outside of the…
Do You Have a Parking Lot Full of Metal Halide Fixtures?
Do You Have a Parking Lot Full of Metal Halide Fixtures? Have you noticed that your utility bill keeps getting higher and higher over time…or maybe you haven’t noticed? The increases in your utility bill are done in such small…