Since going solar, MWA has recorded our energy savings and earnings in order to present an update on our experience with this renewable source of energy.
The Sweet Green Project: We’ve Activated our Solar Array!
Mountain Watershed Association is officially generating solar energy! During the third week of November our office building had a solar array (solar panels) installed on the roof. MWA was able to fulfill an exciting goal set to become more self-efficient …
The Sweet Green Project
Last summer an energy audit was performed on the office building by Envinity, a company from State College that offers design, building, and energy services to create money saving, energy efficient homes and work places. With this recent energy audit …
Energy Audit Offers Solutions for Greening Our Office
Because of our focus on protecting, preserving, and restoring our environment, it is only fitting that we invest in our future by taking steps to reduce our office building’s energy footprint. After the purchase of our building, MWA had an …
Energy Consumption & Conservation: Ways to Conserve Water
This post is the final in a series on energy consumption and conservation by our AmeriCorps Volunteer Jordan Hoover. For other posts in this series please click here. Water, as we all know, is an absolutely crucial resource in sustaining human …
Energy Consumption & Conservation: The Importance of Water Conservation
This post is part of a series on energy consumption and conservation. For other posts in this series please click here. Water is the most essential component for human life found on our planet. When exploring other planets in our …
Energy Consumption & Conservation: Geothermal Power
This post is part of a series on energy consumption and conservation. For other posts in this series please click here. We previously discussed home heating and cooling, and the role they both play in our overall energy consumption. Aside …
Energy Consumption & Conservation: Wind Power
This post is part of a series on energy consumption and conservation. For other posts in this series please click here. Having the ability to harness free and abundant sources of energy to create power is a luxury when it …
Energy Consumption & Conservation: Solar Power
This post is part of a series on energy consumption and conservation. For other posts in this series please click here. We’ve all seen solar panels at some point, and have probably marveled at their ability to capture sunlight and …
Energy Consumption & Conservation: Heating & Cooling
This post is part of a series on energy consumption and conservation. For other posts in this series please click here. Home Heating Living in southwestern Pennsylvania, we are subject to large temperature swings from season to season. Extreme cold …