Demand vs. Supply

The energy crisis issue in North America has been framed as a problem of supply of energy. So a lot of the discussion is on what kinds of energy plants to build and who is going to make more money. However, the issue of demand is rarely heard, which is why I was very happy to read the following article from Green Building Advisor

How to Solve the Energy Puzzle

Stop worrying about clean and dirty power; focus on your thermostat

Posted on Jun 21 by Carl Seville, GBA Advisor

Energy solutions are right at your finger tips We need to learn how to turn off our HVAC systems and be comfortable in a wider temperature range.

The disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has generated endless news stories and opinion pieces on the state of our energy industry and how to “fix” it. Most of the conversations address two key points: independence from foreign oil and alternative energy. Strategies on the first point tend to be limited to expanding ... READ MORE