From single rooms to a whole-house system, automated controls make living more comfortable, convenient, and energy-efficient while adding a touch of drama and elegance to everyday tasks.

Automated Controls Enhance Security

Automated controls can be standalone, such as programmable thermostats, remote controls for lights and window shades, or…

It’s a tired saying: A picture’s worth a thousand words. But the newest trend in home lighting juices up the adage: A picture you can actually see takes 50 watts and 3 AA batteries.

Historical Picture Lighting

Picture lighting used to be relegated to museums. Think the Isabella…

My nephew's Chevy Spark All-electric vehicle can travel 75 – 80 miles a day if fully charged. Charging requires 7 hours and the addition of a 220 outlet in his garage wall. His existing garage, built in the 1940s, has little room to accommodate any vehicle and the…

There are two organizations in Denver that are promoting sustainable energy-saving measures for commercial and multifamily buildings. The Denver 2030 District is an interdisciplinary public/private collaborative working to create a high-performance building district in downtown Denver. It’s part of a nationwide network that seeks voluntary compliance in meeting…

The Denver City Council approved some major changes to the city’s building codes on March 10 that include a mandate to make garages of single-family homes and duplexes capable of installing charging stations for electric vehicle (EV) support.

Charging Station Installation Process

Installing charging stations to existing structures…

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is partnering with local agencies and the U.S. Department of Energy to offer a free Weatherization Assistance Program to low-income residents of Colorado.

What is “Weatherization?”

“Weatherization” is a blanket term for a variety of measures that improve the energy efficiency of a…