Leaves, sticks dust and pollen will affect the efficiency of your solar electric system, so what can you do to get the most out of your solar panels? California Energy Services recommends seasonal solar panel maintenance as fall settles in here in El Dorado Hills, CA.
Don’t wait for the dropping fall temperatures to leave you with a faulty heating system to stay comfortable in your El Dorado Hills area home. It’s never too early to schedule your HVAC tune up for energy savings and increased comfort from the experts at California Energy Services.
Moving into a new California home brings a fresh start. As you check out new schools and local coffee spots, don’t forget to check your home’s furnace, air conditioner, and insulation! Trust the local experts at California Energy Services with your home performance needs, from Citrus Heights to Placerville.
Keep your home cool without a traditional air conditioner by installing an energy efficient mini split heat pump. California Energy Services has been increasing the energy efficient of homes in El Dorado Hills, CA and the Sacramento area with professional installation of mini split heat pumps.
We often complain about the sun’s rays and what they mean for our air conditioning bills during the summer months, but there’s no getting around the fact that the sun is the most powerful resource of natural energy in our universe. So, why not take advantage of the massive amount of power that the sun has to offer?
If dealing with the summer heat hasn’t been easy, you can rest assured that you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to beat that summer heat, many of which either won’t cost you a dime or will save you a whole bunch of them! Not sure where to start? Here are five tried and true tips for keeping the heat at bay, all of which are worthy of your attention.
Nest Labs left no stone unturned today with four announcements that updated and unified Nest's offerings. The new Nest products will be available for purchase directly from California Energy Services. The Nest Cam was unveiled (bye Dropcam) with 1080p video quality, a new stand, and improvements on features. The second generation Nest Protect has improved smoke detection. The Nest Learning Thermostat is getting a software update that provides better integrations with Cam and Protect. And finally, the redesigned Nest app that allows you to control all your Nest products from one place.
I am intensely curious about people's energy habits. Being a building scientist, most of my day is spent documenting, fixing, and reporting on the energy usage of someone's actual home. This includes things like how efficient their appliances are, or how much insulation they have. However, occupant behavior is the largest factor in someone's utility bill.
Sharing with you how the Nest Thermostat is impacting our energy savings! Around the office, we all have a Nest thermostat installed at home. We saved 31 hours of energy this past month. Learn more about this great conservation tool that tracks your consumption and cheers you on for saving money and energy.
Headed out to enjoy the scenic Northern California coastline? Taking a week off to go camping in the Sierra Nevadas? No matter where you’re headed for vacation, leaving home can be a hectic process. Managing your home’s energy while you’re away often gets left out of vacation planning. What people often don’t realize is going away can be a great opportunity to save energy with a couple, simple steps.
