Archive for February, 2009

New Career … “Weatherizer?”

Posted on February 24th, 2009 by soohool

Are you a job seeker or looking for a career change?   Do you have a drafty house that is costing lots of money to heat up during Winter or to stay cool in the Summer?  If you fall into either of these categories (or both!) then this blog entry is for YOU!
Well, good news [...]

Can Google Help Us Conserve Energy?

Posted on February 11th, 2009 by soohool

Today, Google announced its new Google PowerMeter. Although still in prototype mode, when ready it will receive information from utility smart meters, such as the one we provide at PG&E [see picture], and energy management devices.  Anyone who signs up with Google will get access to her home electricity consumption right on her iGoogle homepage.  [...]

What the Heck is “Weatherization”?

Posted on February 8th, 2009 by soohool

Tonight I attended SD Forum’s “Green and Clean Evening Series.”   The topic was centered around the Green and Clean Tech opportunities that are arising from the Obama Administration and how they will impact businesses and technology. I came away learning that one of the businesses that will flourish in the future is one that [...]

Is your Energy Bill Too High?

Posted on February 7th, 2009 by soohool

When people come to our energy company, they often are frustrated and puzzled about why their energy bills are so high. They just can’t seem to find a satisfactory explanation when analyzing their bill. There are many factors or a combination of them that can be the culprit of a high energy bill. In our findings, here are some that seem to come up the most often. It’s a good idea to keep these in mind for next year’s effort to conserve energy and decrease your energy bill.