Author Archives: Brandon Herbert

October is Energy Action Month!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Brandon Herbert

This October, LaRC will be recognizing Energy Action Month with a number of events and activities. From special employee tours of local utility providers to training events and our annual Energy Expo, there is sure to be something for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Home Energy Audits: Finding Energy Savings At Home

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Brandon Herbert

SAVE $$: DIY Home Energy Audit For those who missed the recent Safety and Health Awareness Month training on Home Energy Auditing on June 10th, please see the link below for helpful information and links from the presentation! 2016 Safety … Continue reading →

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Please Remember to Turn Off, Unplug and Shutdown when you leave for the Holidays!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

As you prepare to enjoy time with friends and family this holiday season, please remember to give those plugged in devices and computers a holiday too! Last year LaRC consumed over 2,400,000 kWh of Electricity from Christmas Eve through New … Continue reading →

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DIY Home Energy Audit Worshop Presentation Now Available Online

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

By popular demand and in case you missed it, the DIY Home Energy Audit Workshop presentation from October 13th is now available by following the link below. The presentation includes a lot of reference information and helpful live links to … Continue reading →

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Lunch and Learn Opportunity – Net Zero Energy

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

Lunch and Learn Opportunity – Net Zero Energy  This lunch and learn opportunity in the IESB NACA Room on October 15th at 11:30 am will be presented by NASA Langley’s Energy Manager, Joan Hughes, and will cover a number of … Continue reading →

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Save $$: DIY Home Energy Audit Workshop

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

Save $50 with a push of a button Sounds like a gimmick, but it’s not – using a programmable thermostat in your home and setting back the temperature when you are asleep or not at home can save you a … Continue reading →

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NEW DATE! Hampton Roads Solar Tour October 10th

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

Come see solar power for yourself at this year’s Hampton Roads solar home tour: 2015 Hampton Roads Solar Tour – FREE Saturday, Oct. 10th 10am – 4pm on Southside, Peninsula, Eastern Shore See solar power in local homes: PV and solar … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Training Opportunities

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

We will be offering special training opportunities during the month of October 2015 to recognize Energy Action Month. Learn about energy conservation and efficiency improvements in your own home or learn about the concept of Net Zero energy for buildings. … Continue reading →

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Nominate a LaRC Energy Action Hero Today!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

Do you know an Energy Action Hero? Maybe someone with a kung fu grip on energy conservation or the ability conserve energy in a large building in a single bound? Nominate a LaRC employee who has contributed significantly to conserving energy … Continue reading →

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It’s BAAACK. The Return of Stinky Tour!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Brandon Herbert

…but as they say over at the NASA/City of Hampton Waste-to-Energy steam plant, that’s the smell of money! Did you know that all of NASA Langley’s trash, as well as a significant percentage of the area’s municipal waste, is converted … Continue reading →

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