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Jun 09 2022
Recycling and Waste
At the heart of our organization, Verde is committed to environmental protection. That is who we are, and what we do. For over a decade, we have been recommending and implementing energy efficiency measures for…
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Oct 25 2021
CEJA Law Passes in Illinois
September 2021 Illinois had some exciting legislation passed last month. CEJA, or the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, will stabilize our solar PV (photovoltaic) market in Illinois and provide essential funding for EV Car Charging Stations. Illinois…
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Sep 03 2021
Inflation, Interest Rates and Sustainability
Back when I was a firefighter, I was incredibly lucky to study Economics and Environmental Policy at the University of Chicago in a graduate degree. In fact, much of my energy efficiency consulting business is…
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Mar 15 2021
LED and Fluorescent Emergency Ballast
As we continue to replace older lighting to LED, it is important to understand building and life safety code as we retrofit old lights to more modern systems. Emergency ballasts are one of the most…
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Dec 22 2020
I Intend to Create Change in 2021
Creating an organization is very difficult work, but there are tools to make it easier. Growing from a single person that did everything (screwed in the lightbulbs, processed utility paperwork, created invoices and sales) to…
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Nov 30 2020
Photocells vs Daylight Harvesting for LED Lights
Daylight harvesting and Photocell controls have a huge benefit for building and lighting controls, but do you know the difference between these two common energy efficiency terms? While they are very similar and often interchanged,…
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Nov 23 2020
2021 Comed Rebates for Fast Food Restaurants
2021 will be an exciting year for the overall Comed Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives. While 2020 was rough on the economy as a whole, the incentive program is tax funded through a line item…
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Nov 22 2020
Convert Fluorescent with Ballasts to LED with Drivers
Most lighting and lamps for commercial and municipal buildings over the past 50 years have been fluorescent lighting. New construction is entirely made of LED, which lasts longer and is more efficient. However, converting or…
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Nov 05 2020
Net Present Value – Business Energy Savings over Time
In commercial buildings, there are always repairs and maintenance to be done, from the biggest manufacturer to the smallest retail shop. Municipal buildings can be very similar in usage, although quite different in how they…
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Sep 01 2020
Retro-commissioning Your Building to Its Intended Design
In the Comed Energy Efficiency Program, one of the more interesting and complex energy savings opportunities is through the Retro-commisioning program. Buildings that are 10 years or older start to hit the magic age when…
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Aug 23 2020
Pelican Smart Thermostat Site Manager
Commercial HVAC equipment is a huge energy user in Chicago - cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. Sensors, controls, and smart thermostats are essential to optimize equipment usage, and the Pelican smart…
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Jun 24 2020
Nest Smart Thermostat Portal
Our company frequently recommends and installs smart thermostats for our commercial and public sector clients. If you are considering or have a Nest Smart Thermostat, this is a good post for you. Smart thermostats are…
