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Elysian Energy – Now Helping Virginia’s Homes
Thursday, July 23rd, 2015
SILVER SPRING, MD., July 16, 2015 /PRESS RELEASE COMP/ – Elysian Energy is now a Participating Contractor in Dominion’s Home Energy Check-Up Program for Virginia residential home owners. This energy […]
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Save water with a Ladybug
Monday, April 6th, 2015
Angela Stewart, Energy Auditor Ever had to wait for the hot water to reach your shower? Us too. This may be the epitome of first world problems. But if you […]
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Water Cooler Talk
Thursday, October 9th, 2014
There are a million factors that homebuyers look at before purchasing a new home. What makes Real Estate such a unique market is that each buyer and seller have unique […]
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Trying to be Cool
Monday, August 11th, 2014
This summer don’t get beat by the heat– or the energy bills By Liz Scanlon, Marketing Intern We all know the feeling of entering an air-conditioned building after being outside […]
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Tip Tuesday!
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014
This Week’s Topic: Appliances Liz Scanlon, Marketing Intern Photo by grendelkhan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode changes made Appliances can be a huge portion of your home energy bill. Here are some tips to […]
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What to Look For In a New Home
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
By Liz Scanlon,Marketing Intern When buying a new house, homeowners generally know what they are looking for. Most people have an idea of where they’d like to live, how […]
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Maryland’s Newest Beach Attraction
Sunday, July 6th, 2014
Liz Scanlon, Marketing Intern With the summer months come long, hot, sunny days. For most Mid-Atlantic residents, myself included, that can only mean one thing: A trip to the beach. […]
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Energy Independence
Monday, June 30th, 2014
Independence Day is almost upon us. This Friday, July 4th, our nation will celebrate the United States of America’s 238th birthday or, at the very least, it’s independence from Great […]
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Solar for the Summer Solstice
Monday, June 16th, 2014
Author: David Zussman, Marketing Coordinator On Saturday, at 6:51 AM precisely, a momentous astronomical occasion will occur. The Northern Hemisphere of the Earth will reach it’s maximum tilt towards the […]
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Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Elysian Energy Recognized for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Business Practices The Maryland Green Registry presented the 2013 Leadership Award to Elysian Energy for outstanding contributions to environmentally responsible and sustainable […]
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Prepaid Energy – Pay Your Bills Upfront
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014
Elizabeth Scanlon, Energy and Marketing Intern Save Money and Energy at the Same Time By Paying Your Bills Upfront Normally, paying energy bills involves free usage of heating, cooling, and […]
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Winning Elysian Energy’s Green Competition
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
Author: Sunita Pathik, Team EcoLocos The week of Earth Day was Elysian Energy’s “Green Week”. To celebrate Earth Day and our company’s commitment to the environment we split up into 5 […]
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Building Safety Month
Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
May is Building Safety Month. For over 30 years the International Code Council (ICC) has held this worldwide campaign to raise awareness of advances made in building safety. The campaign […]
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Kristi Neidhardt – An Interview with an Eco Agent
Friday, April 4th, 2014
We sat down with Eco Agent Kristi Neidhardt to discuss green realty and how home buyers can maximize their energy efficiency and find their ideal home. Read on for the […]
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Use your phone to Go Green
Monday, March 31st, 2014
Author: Angela Stewart, Marketing Intern Living sustainably can be difficult. Thankfully, the world of technology has plenty of solutions to help in your sustainable quest! Today, we’d like to focus […]
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500 Million Gallons Infographic
Thursday, March 20th, 2014
As of March 19, 2014, Elysian Energy has saved over 500 Million Gallons of water. We’ve put together an infographic to help illustrate just how much water that is (hint: […]
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The Cost of a Snowy Winter
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014
Author: Angela Stewart, Marketing Intern We have had one strange and long winter this year in the D.C. region. Despite many uncharacteristically warm days, we’ve also had one of the […]
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The Polar Vortex – A Visit from the North Pole
Friday, March 14th, 2014
Large snow storms and record lows are not usually what come to mind when discussing climate change, but this year we’ve had to rethink what climate change means. By now […]
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H20 Summit
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
On Saturday, March 22nd, join Elysian Energy for the H20 Summit in downtown Silver Spring at the Silver Spring Civic Center, 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring. The H2O Summit is a […]
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How to Slay Energy Vampires
Thursday, February 27th, 2014
Author: Angela Stewart, Marketing Intern Looking for an easy way to save some of the energy your home uses? Then take a look at your outlets. Everything you see plugged […]
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The 9th Annual Smart & Sustainable Campuses Conference
Monday, February 17th, 2014
The 9th Annual Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference is quickly approaching. The conference is aimed at empowering college campuses across the country to be leaders and innovators in sustainability. The event […]
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Weather Cancellations
Thursday, February 13th, 2014
Due to inclement weather we have cancelled all appointments on Monday, March 3rd. If you had an appointment scheduled during this time our Operations team will contact you to help you […]
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Montgomery County Council Testimony – February 11th, 2014
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
Yesterday evening the Montgomery County Council held a hearing for several recently introduced bills that will effect the county’s energy efficiency for many years to come. Bills affecting energy efficient […]
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Is Maryland on its Way to an Energy Efficient Future?
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
As many of you know, Maryland passed the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act in 2008. This legislation was created to reduce the state’s emission of greenhouse gases through energy efficiency. The […]
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Buying a Heat Pump with Winter in Mind
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
Heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat or cool a home electrically in moderate climates. In fact, the operating cost of heat pumps can be as low as […]
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Investing in our Energy Future
Monday, January 27th, 2014
Back to the Future: Get rich by the Year 2020 with Energy Efficiency Investments By Ruth Ann Scoles, Training Coordinator for Elysian Energy Is 2014 your year of new goals […]
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Silver Spring Green – Looking ahead in 2014
Friday, January 17th, 2014
Silver Spring Green On Monday, January 13th, I walked to lunch at the newly opened Sweetgreen to meet with John Brill. John is the Executive Director of Silver Spring Green, […]
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Moisture: A Key to Home Energy Efficiency
Monday, January 13th, 2014
Home energy efficiency is often dominated by discussions about cooling and heating. After all, heating and cooling (including water heating) account for about 60% of energy expenses in the average […]
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Dangers of Fracking
Monday, December 23rd, 2013
In 2013 the Keystone pipeline debate and a 25-year high in U.S. oil output have made fracking a well-known issue. Opinions on the dangers of fracking have changed quickly, with […]
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Solar Potential for D.C. Buildings
Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Ever wondered how much solar power your building could generate? The District Department of the Environment (DDOE) and Mapdwell partnered to create an incredible interactive map that shows exactly that–for […]
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U.S. Solar Market: by the Numbers
Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
Each quarter the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) releases a report detailing the status of the U.S. solar market and provides insights into what to expect in the future. This […]
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Home Heating: Energy Saver Infographic
Tuesday, December 17th, 2013
Winter is upon us, and homeowners everywhere are cranking up their heat. The Department of Energy put out this fantastic infographic on Home Heating in the U.S. Color us impressed […]
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Tesla and SolarCity: Commercial Solar Energy
Monday, December 16th, 2013
Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs, which power the luxury sports sedans, have a value beyond the auto industry. The commercial building sector has a growing demand for reliable, affordable, sustainable energy. […]
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Volunteer Program 2013
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
With winter upon us, Elysian Energy’s yearly volunteer program is coming to an end. The program will begin anew in the Spring of 2014. In the mean time, I want […]
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5 Winter Tips for Home Energy
Monday, November 25th, 2013
With sub-freezing temperatures upon us, the Mid-Atlantic region has entered the winter season. We always receive a lot of questions during winter months when homeowners are coping with high utility […]
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Maryland Ranks 9th for Energy Efficiency
Friday, November 8th, 2013
Each year since 2006 the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has released The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard report. The report measures the energy efficiency policies of each state and […]
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S&A Beads Commercial LED Lighting
Thursday, November 7th, 2013
With strong incentives through the PEPCO Small Business Program we were able to complete the entire project at no cost to S&A Beads. The installation value is estimated at over $2,800. Yet from day one, S&A Beads began seeing a positive return on investment. We project that the store will achieve annual savings of $1,306. S&A Beads will save 8,704 kWh each year, amounting to a CO2 emission reduction of 6.1 metric tons.
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How Hot Will it get in Your Lifetime?
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
The Guardian has released an interactive tool that helps visitors discover how much the climate will change within one’s lifetime. The tool illustrates historical temperature rise as well as future […]
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Building Analyst Training: Our First Class in the New Facility
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Last Friday, several building science students (including the writer of this blog post) gathered in the Elysian Energy training facility and sat down at their computers. Nobody spoke. It was […]
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Why Improve Energy Efficiency?
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013
Here’s an incredible fact: In 2012, United States oil usage was lower than in 1973. Another factoid: Energy use in the United States has been dropping since 2007, and last year’s total was […]
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Public Disclosure of Energy Usage
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
On Wednesday the Chicago city council passed a measure that requires large building owners to publicly disclose how much energy their buildings use. The initiative is aimed at curbing energy […]
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What is a HERS Rating?
Wednesday, September 11th, 2013
Many of Elysian Energy’s energy auditor are certified HERS Raters, meaning they are certified to assess your home’s energy efficiency and give it a relative score, or Home Energy Rating […]
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Change your behavior and lower your energy bill
Sunday, August 25th, 2013
O Power co-founder Alex Laskey gave a brilliant TED talk in June of this year on the behavioral changes that people can make to lower their energy usage. Regular readers […]
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Your Biggest Water Drain is Outside
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
Last week’s blog post addressed a great way to reduce water use inside your home. Outside, however, irrigation systems and watering your lawn create a huge spike in our water […]
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A Quest for the Most Efficient Toilet
Monday, August 12th, 2013
We are always on the look out for advances in home living efficiency. Recently, there have been a few big pushes for greater efficiency in a very important area: toilets. […]
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Reduce Water Usage This Summer: Infographic
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has put together a fantastic infographic that highlights some of the ways homeowners can save water this summer. Some of the most surprising facts are […]
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ENERGY STAR Home in Utah Achieves “Net-Zero” Status
Monday, August 5th, 2013
The first climate 5 net-zero smart home to achieve a HERS rating of 0 (zero) was announced last week. The home is located in Herriman, Utah, and is one of […]
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How to Beat the Heat – Hot Weather Tips from BGE
Friday, August 2nd, 2013
Utility provider Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) has put out a reminder for customers on how to keep their homes cool during the height of summer. The heat prompts […]
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Elysian Energy Training Center
Thursday, August 1st, 2013
One week ago we unveiled our new Training Center at 1418 Fenwick Lane in Silver Spring. The Training Center is one of 5 BPI Training Centers in Maryland, and one […]
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Door-to-Door Energy Audits in the United Kingdom
Thursday, August 1st, 2013
Homeowners in the United Kingdom may soon be visited by energy efficiency squads going door-to-door across the country. The energy efficiency push comes from government’s Committee for Climate Change, which […]
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Elysian Energy Open House BBQ
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
What an awesome BBQ! We held our first company-wide event on Thursday, July 25th. We held an Open House for family, friends, neighbors, past customers, and community partners, complete with […]
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Passive Homes Across America
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
The Greenest Home: Superinsulated and Passive House Design by Julie Torres Moskovitz Passive House designer Julie Torres Moskovitz has recently published a book about Passive Houses across the country, entitled […]
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Maryland Climate Change Summit – July 25th
Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is holding a summit meeting for leading scientists, renewable business leaders, and climate change policy experts on July 25th at the Maritime Institute. The discussions at […]
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New Training Center
Friday, July 5th, 2013
We are excited to announce that we opened our new BPI Certification and Exam Center in Silver Spring this week. The row-house facility is one of only five Building Performance […]
