Here at Rick’s Energy Solutions, we offer a blower test as part of our Green Building services. This would be a significant value to you when you’re in the process of building a new home or business in California. There are plenty of benefits of sustainable, energy-efficient building design. What is a Blower Door Test?… Read more »
Air Tightness and Energy Savings
With air tightness in your home, you will be saving on energy costs. This is a great opportunity for homeowners to take because our bills are always increasing. If you can cut your energy bills and help save the environment, then you’re helping set a precedent for other people. Air Tightness in Your Home If… Read more »
Are Solar Cars Coming?
Car and solar companies are really diving deep into the green energy game with developing solar powered cars. The world is changing with the clean energy movement, and electric cars are just the starting point. The Lightyear One is an electric car covered in solar panels. The solar panels cover the roof and hood, and… Read more »
Are Your Energy Bills Increasing?
If your energy bills are increasing by the month, there could be more issues with your home than you think. There are many reasons why your energy bills could be going up. Simple home evaluations can solve this problem and get you back to saving energy and money. Simple Changes Some changes can be made… Read more »
How Does Moisture Get into Your Home?
Moisture in your home can cause many different problems including mold and mildew growth, which can ultimately affect your health and your home’s condition. If you have moisture in your home, attack the situation immediately. The Cause of Moisture Moisture in your home can occur when there may be poor ventilation in the attic, poor… Read more »
Why is Green Building Important?
In California, Green building is required with new housing across the state, which means there are a set of regulations when building any new home. This is extremely important for the benefit of our environment and energy use in the country. What is it? It’s a set of regulations when building new homes that decreases… Read more »
California Fires Update
The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, California has displaced close to 200,000 people from their homes and businesses including us, Rick’s Energy Solutions staff from our business in Santa Rosa, CA. 15% of the fire has been contained, which is an estimated 11,312 acres of the total 75,415 acres of vegetation that is in danger…. Read more »
We Need to Act Now Regarding Green Energy
It’s getting down to the wire. The news has been out about climate change, renewable energy, and how we need to act immediately if we want to have a sustainable future. There is a major problem behind the awareness because most people are aware, but they are relying on political leaders to solve every problem,… Read more »
California Building Energy Efficient Code: Effective Jan 1, 2020
There are upcoming changes to the Energy Code that will apply to any building permit that is submitted to the building department on or after their last business day of 2019. We want every homeowner and business owner to be aware of the changes and application process. This is important for applicants to get their… Read more »
Rebuilding for Homes Destroyed by Wildfires
The rebuilding process for homes destroyed by the 2017 and 2018 wildfires is a complicated process, and we’d like to help clear the air on what the process involves regarding building codes and incentive programs for the victims. Wildfires are extremely tragic to victims and their homes, which is why rebuilding homes for energy efficiency… Read more »