Reenergize Program

12/20/2013

Municipal energy efficiency can save some serious dollars for citizens, check out this blog from Rocky Mountain Institute.

http://blog.rmi.org/blog_2013_11_26_Street_Fight

A lot is being said about various threats to the electric utility business model. At their root, many of those threats are really a fundamental misalignment between utilities’ revenue model and their customers’ own financial needs and service preferences.

11/25/2013

Our program helped hundreds of people upgrade their lighting, one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use at home. There is an ongoing discussion about "source fuel shifting", LCCA (Life Cycle Cost Analysis)... but the bottom line is that efficient lighting is a very good idea.

http://grist.org/living/ask-umbra-are-my-newfangled-lightbulbs-making-my-house-cold

A reader wonders if those old, inefficient incandescents were actually keeping his flat toasty. Umbra sheds a little light on the subject.

11/21/2013

Check out the beautiful architecture on what could be the most efficient and "green" building in the world.

http://www.salon.com/2013/11/19/is_one_angel_square_the_worlds_greenest_building_newscred

The new headquarters of the Co-operative Group received the highest score from the Building Research Establishment

11/19/2013

To stay warm and save energy this winter, the first step is to find out how much energy you're using and where you can make cost-effective improvements. To help encourage people to learn more about their home, Omaha Public Power District is having a competition for a **FREE** comprehensive energy evaluation.

Good luck to everyone!

Don’t forget to weatherize your home before it gets too cold! Enter to win a FREE home energy evaluation! http://bit.ly/19LCCvu

11/05/2013

This Saturday, the Green Omaha Coalition Green Home Tour will help provide up close and personal information about how to save energy in your home. The Omaha World-Herald had a great preview in the Sunday edition.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20131103/HOMENEWS/131109785

Everyone wants to save money, and when you can live better and more comfortably at the same time, it's a no-brainer for homeowners such as Ken Mayer and his wife, Cindy Christensen.

10/30/2013

Happy Halloween from reEnergize, with ~*scary*~ dimming LEDs and music for the kids to enjoy!

https://vimeo.com/78171945

I ain't afraid of no ghost.

10/21/2013

The United States has avoided situations like these in part because of regulation from the EPA. More energy efficient homes are another great path to achieving clean air. Anyone have any pull with the China Communist Party? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p_6MYnMTAKU

Heavy smog shrouded northeast China on Monday, forcing the closure of schools, as well as disrupting flights and highways. Meteorological authorities in Heil...

10/04/2013

It's just now October, that means time for Benson First Friday! When you're out partying tonight, make sure to check out the energy efficiency lighting upgrades at Omaha Bicycle Co., The Pizza Shoppe Collective, and Burke's Pub. Happy Friday everyone!

09/24/2013

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is saving energy, and saving money by upgrading their lighting! Educate, conserve, inspire... and we've been inspired to write some excellent animal puns.

09/19/2013

Saving energy is increasingly becoming the default, rather than a bonus perk for many businesses. Check out this story from APM: Marketplace.

"Companies save money with sustainability measures, but going green can also get them business."
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/wet-towels-hotel-rooms-corporate-goal

09/13/2013

Do you know creative, energy efficient students? If so, they should consider this video contest from OPPD. Help spread the word about efficiency, and receive up to $1,000... win-win!

http://www.oppd.com/AboutUs/22_007990

Project Greenflick video contest for high school students

09/11/2013

One of our Evaluators, American Energy Advisors-AEA, is doing a great job of educating homeowners on the value of knowing your most cost effective energy upgrades. (if you click the link, the video includes the interview if you can ffw about halfway through)
http://www.kptm.com/story/23365349/saving-energy-saves-you-money

If you think you're paying too much for your utility bill, there's a chance you might see some savings in the future. Omaha's City Council will decide this month whether or not to upgrade the city's