SEPCO-Solar Lighting Blog

  When it comes to commercial LED lighting, there are a lot of rumors going around out there about what LED lighting is, how it works, and its benefits. Like any relatively new product, opinions are formed based on both facts and fiction.

“Green” cafes that operate with the wellbeing of the environment in mind are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some thoughts on the steps to building your own green neighbourhood café.  

The future is always hard to predict. But by tracing current trends in energy use, the solar energy industry, and scientific research into the future, we can pull back the curtain just a bit to steal a glimpse of what solar power might look like in 2038.

  NET Zero can be looked at in a multi sectional or holistic approach of reducing Energy, Water, and Waste on a facility or home. It provides a way of reducing or completely eliminating wasted power and provide a better way to design efficiencies into buildings and homes during the design and building phase, but also provides ways to update existing structures to become more energy efficient.

  We all want our homes to be more energy-efficient. Whether it's because we want to do our part to keep the planet green, or because we want to see the numbers on our electricity bill come down, all of us have proper motivation for making the energy we use go as far as possible. Sometimes the solution to living in a more energy-efficient house is right under your nose, though. If you've been looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing comfort, here are five suggestions you should strongly consider.

The movement to become more efficient and environmentally-conscious is in full force, and buildings of all types are receiving “green” makeovers left and right. Whether you have a large or small facility or are in the building or remodeling stage, it’s well worth the effort to make your building as efficient as possible. This article will give you ten ideas on how to do just that.

  Communities all across America are trying to improve their green image and reduce costs, but some are having a hard time figuring out where to start. Here are some ideas that can help improve your community and lower overall costs in the end. Build LEED New buildings, either commercial or residential, should be done to the highest green standards. Using highly efficient HVAC systems, energy efficient building materials such as Low-E or thermal

Sierra Club recently posted their list of the Top 10 Cool Schools with some great information. They used a scoring key that went into depth of the different practices used to help promote sustainability and green movement initiatives. You can even view the score of all 153 schools they looked at for this list.

Well, it is that time of year again. Earth Hour is this Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 PM your local time, and I am so looking forward to this again. Check out their official 2015 video:

Fair trade is starting to become more popular all over the world. Purchasing products from farmers and workers who are compensated fairly and work for companies that have sustainable business models helps everyone from the top down. Purchasing fair trade also has a great impact on the local communities where the products are being produced. Many organizations are working together to help with the fair trade movement. Here are some of the ways that you can help.