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…
There’s no doubt that the electric energy business is changing, and power companies are looking toward the future. Here are ten of the top trends that industry leaders are following, according to electric industry newsletter Utility Drive.
Allstar Electrical Services has followed the latest trends and…
Icicles hanging from your roof may be a beautiful, nostalgic winter memory, but they can also be a sign of trouble to come. The freeze-thaw cycle is what gives us icicles, and they have their charm, but when that ice buildup creates ice dams on roofs and gutters,…
