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Top 5 Reasons To Install EV Stations At Your Commercial Facility
Commercial public facilities can take advantage of the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) by installing charging stations for them, meeting both customer and environmental concerns. In addition, facilities are eligible for a substantial grant if they do so. Putting in an electric vehicle charging station is a win-win for the environment and your bottom line. If you own a public or commercial facility, you should install electric vehicle charging stations for the following five reasons.
Commercial LED Lighting Best Practices
In today's fast-paced, sustainability-conscious world, businesses are increasingly turning to LED lighting as a way to reduce energy costs and improve their environmental footprint. But while the benefits of LED lighting are clear, optimizing its performance requires more than simply switching out old bulbs. Commercial spaces, from offices to retail stores to warehouses, can maximize their energy efficiency and lighting quality by following a few key best practices. In this article, we’ll dive into the strategies and considerations that will help you get the most out of your LED lighting investment.
Maximizing Commercial Water Efficiency
How to Save Water in a Commercial Facility: A Comprehensive Guide
Water is a vital resource for any commercial facility, yet it is often taken for granted. With rising costs and increasing environmental concerns, implementing water-saving measures is more important than ever. Today’s blog outlines effective strategies to reduce water usage in commercial settings, benefiting both the environment and your bottom line.
1. Conduct a Water Audit
Before implementing any water-saving measures, it’s essential to understand your facility's current water usage. Conducting a water audit can help identify areas where water is being wasted. Look for:
Crushing Indoor Odors
How Bad Odor Can Impact a Real Estate Sale: Why First Impressions Matter
When it comes to selling a home, there are many factors that can make or break a deal. From curb appeal and modern amenities to the home’s overall condition, everything matters. But one factor that often goes unnoticed or underestimated is the presence of bad odors. Whether it’s pet smells, mold, food odors, or stale air, unpleasant scents can significantly impact a potential buyer’s perception of a property, and ultimately, their decision to make an offer.
In this blog, we’ll explore how bad odor can influence a real estate sale, why it’s crucial to address it, and the steps sellers can take to ensure their homes smell fresh and inviting.
1. First Impressions Are Everything
You’ve probably heard the saying, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," and when it comes to real estate, this couldn’t be more true. The moment a potential buyer steps through the front door, they are subconsciously forming opinions about the property. Their senses are heightened as they take in the layout, design, and condition of the home, and one of the most significant factors influencing their immediate reaction is smell.
If the first thing a buyer notices is a bad odor, it can set a negative tone for the entire showing. Whether it’s a musty, damp smell from a basement or lingering pet odors in the living room, these scents can overshadow the home’s best features. A foul odor can even lead to an immediate dismissal of the property, before the buyer has a chance to fully appreciate its potential.
2. Odors Can Trigger Emotional Responses
Unlike sight, which is primarily a conscious,
The Inflation Reduction Bill- Will 369 Billion Save the Planet?
The Inflation reduction act of 2022 represents the largest investment in climate repair in US History by far. It is estimated to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030. So, will this legislation save the planet from this spiraling overheating? No, not in my opinion. This bill however is designed to kick start multiple segments of clean energy and that will certainly help.
Aside from reducing the deficit, protecting health care access and reducing prescription drug pricing, this bill is mostly focused on proving a path for consumers, home and building operators to convert to more expensive equipment that is less costly to operate.
Breaking News: An Automotive Revolution Begins Today
America’s most popular vehicle for over 30 years has finally retired. Announced today April 26th 2022 Ford Automotive and the American Auto Association will debut the new All Electric Ford F-150 Pickup Truck. WHAT? Did Scott just say that the classic, iconic F-150 will no longer use fuel!!!! Has Ford gone crazy?
War will Create an EV Explosion
There is no doubt that Electric Vehicles are growing quickly in popularity. For good reason, these vehicles are good looking, fast, smart, have few moving part to repair and use no fuel. The myth about not being able to find a place to charge has been busted long ago, and the range and batteries keep getting better. In fact I believe the new EV Ford F150 beats the conventional gas version in every category including towing. But What now? Today Russia has begun a heinous and devastating ground war against its Sovern Democratic neighbor Ukraine after no provocation. This is a sad week on planet earth. Both Russia and Ukraine are major gas and oil suppliers to the EU and our US Government has issued sanctions that may soon halt Russian oil supply. This type of chaos in the world oil market will certainly raise gas prices. I believe that this war and its infuriating ramifications will be the tipping point driving US consumers right into the EV showroom.
A Tribute to a 9/11 Trade Tower Facility Hero
This is the story of a man who served as the security officer for the 22 story Morgan Stanly office located in the South Trade Tower. Rick Rescorla not only predicted the attack, he saved thousands in an act of true heroism. "Rick", as he would become known ….
BREAKING NEWS: Ozone kills Covid-19
I spent the month of March 2020 looking for us studies on how well Ozone, as well as other proven mechanical methods could help with the coming Covid scourge. So frustrated was I, that in April 2020 I began the book entitled Win the War on Covid-19 in an effort to help the US public, and inspire a US university or the EPA to study the effectiveness of Ozone or O3 specifically against the Sars Cov-2 virus. And I wait and wait, wondering why this facility consultant knows darn well of the effectiveness of UV light, Photocatalytic oxidation and Ozone technology, at deactivating singe cell predators.
Can UV light Kill the Covid-19 Virus?
Clinical studies have shown that the spectrum emitted from natural UV sun light is effective when exposed to bacteria and virus. Man-made UVC light is considerably more effective at sanitation in close proximity to contagion.
Rocky Mountain Efficiency now has Medical Supplies & PPE?
I know that is it highly unusual for an efficiency consultant and supply company to be offering medical supplies. But Something unusual is happening.
Virus Protection for High-Risk Workers
We want to personally thank the medical and service workers who have to brave it out each day in extremely difficult circumstances. You are truly heroes to us all. We would like to offer our best suggestions on how to make sure that your family stays safe and healthy during this difficult time. Of course, it is important that you follow all of the available safety advice and your company policies. Utilize all strategy to stop touching your face, but most importantly understand that there is an important virus control strategy that the news is not telling you about. You do have the ability to control your surroundings and air quality.
Strategies to Defend your Facility from Harmful Virus
. Rocky Mountain Efficiency Group is certified in air quality and specializes harmful Mold, Bacteria and Virus control. I know these times are uncertain for all, overwhelming and fearful but now is the time for these important facility operators and business owners to consider a recovery plan. We certainly can’t clean squirt and filter our way out of this, and contagion, harmful bacteria and virus will be with us for eternity.
Killing Virus in your Laundry
The Pure Wash laundry ozone system will not only clean your clothing more thoroughly with less soap it will sanitize the clothing with 99.99% assurance. This device simply attaches to the wall between the water and the washer.
I refuse to pay for air in my Water Bill!
Conserve money from your water meter spin. A Colorado energy consulting company is helping large water users nationwide tackle rising water bills at the source. Their patented valve is designed to slow water turbulence and compress air. The air in your pipes is costing you money, and it may add up to more than you think. This costly air serves you no benefit, you never asked for it and you won’t get a refund. You may be surprised to find that every building owner nation wide is faced with the same issue and because no one is aware of it, no one is complaining about it.
Fight Powdery Mildew on your Cannabis
The indoor grow environment can be difficult to control exactly and often becomes an ideal environment for crop destroying fungus or mold called Powdery Mildew or PM. Powdery Mildew and other fungus issues are difficult to control and can overcome even clean well-maintained grow rooms, destroying entire crop cycles. To make matters worse Sates are beginning to restrict the fungicides available to growers, leaving them at risk. Layered prevention is the best way to prevent a PM disaster.
Building Bench-Marking Increases Facility Efficiency
Good news spreads fast and so do good ideas. That’s what seems to be happening in the arena of Building Energy Benchmarking. At least 21 major cities have launched a required reporting process for building owners of various sizes. It seems to be way modern Mayors are able to prove their “Green”. Smart, in this era of rising energy rates and concern over pollution, benchmarking serves as a Win x 4 solution without too much trouble from building owners. It was piloted in NY City where 3,600 buildings over 50,000 sq feet required reporting of their energy and water usage.