Finding the money: Financial resources for municipal energy projects
Many strategies for reducing municipal energy use (and costs and emissions) don’t cost a fortune – turning off lights, for example. But many other energy projects are bigger. They present some compelling opportunities to both upgrade equipment and meet energy goals, but as we all know, capital projects require serious capital. Here are 3 pieces … More
4 tips for getting organized around municipal energy efficiency
If you’re reading this blog, you are probably already thinking about the benefits of reducing municipal energy use. The associated reduction in energy costs is a great motivator. In some places, financial incentives offered by the state can sweeten the deal. And then there’s the public esteem that comes from being a community that is … More
Top 5 municipal considerations before starting an energy performance contracting project
An energy performance contract can give a town access to new equipment without a big up-front cost – and increase their energy efficiency while making buildings more comfortable for occupants. But performance contracting is complicated, especially if you’re a small town without an energy expert on staff. I recently sat down with someone who gets … More
On GIS and Heat Maps
In my first blog post, I discussed the use of heat maps to analyze a more…indirect type of heat, in terms of all forms of energy consumption and related terms. Recently, we tweeted about an article that included a call for developing a national heat map in the United Kingdom. Arup’s Malcolm Ball was talking … More
Twitter feeds we’re following today
Have an appetite for interesting energy discussions and creative, stylish, sustainable design? Here are three feeds you might enjoy. We certainly do. Happy snacking: More
Using maps to analyze energy data
Growing up I always liked maps. Figuring out how to get from one place to another. Seeing the relationships between different places and spaces. The neatest thing to me was having the ability to go somewhere I had never been before and yet to bring a sense of familiarity along with me.
Survey data reiterates that energy efficiency works, but not alone
The release of partial data always leads to premature speculation, some of it realistic and some of it plain off the mark. Witness: Apple’s new product announcements and the resulting hubbub (Will the iPad 2 have a high-resolution screen?!?), or the Census Bureau’s release of preliminary 2010 data (Does it suggest a minority majority sooner … More
Energy efficiency is the answer. What’s your question?
When I was a kid, I carried a Swiss Army knife. Whatever problem came up, that knife could solve it. Whether I needed to cut a rope, drive in a screw, file a piece of metal, or open a bottle, that knife could do the job. More
How do you choose an energy information reporting tool?
You’re probably seeing a lot of opportunities to purchase software that helps you manage your energy data. You may even be taking a look at these products, trying to compare features and figure which one is best for your needs. It can be hard to make sense of what these products offer and what to look for in making a decision. More
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Welcome to Peregrine Energy Group’s blog! Our passion is making energy make sense. We hope to use this blog to do just that – to offer explanations and discussions about energy and energy information that are easy to understand and useful for energy planning and reducing energy costs and environmental impacts.
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