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Save Energy, Water, and $$$ August 3-5

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Ande Remington

Want to make your home more energy and water efficient AND save some money?  Each year, Virginia has a 3-day sales tax holiday starting the first Friday in August. This year, the 3-day tax-free weekend is from August 3-5, 2018. … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Lunch and Learn: Drop Your Home Energy Bills by 60%. A Case Study by Dr. Bruce Wielicki. October 30th, 12-1pm

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Monday, October 30th from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Energy Action Month! LaRC’s own Dr. Bruce Wielicki will be presenting a case study on his … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Tour: HRSD York River Treatment Plant

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Please join us for an employee-only tour of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) York River Treatment Facility. HRSD operates nine major award-winning treatment plants in Hampton Roads and four smaller plants on the Middle Peninsula with a combined capacity … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Tour: Hampton-NASA Waste to Energy Facility (RECOUP)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Did you know that all of NASA Langley’s trash, as well as a significant percentage of the area’s municipal waste, is converted to steam that heats LaRC’s buildings and even runs some of our wind tunnels? When LaRC uses this … Continue reading →

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Energy Action Month Tour: CBF Brock Environmental Center

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

Please join us on October 18th, 2017 for a LaRC employee tour of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center, a net-zero, living building challenge award winner. There are limited spaces available for this tour, so register today! We will … Continue reading →

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October is Energy Action Month!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

This October, during LaRC’s Energy Action Month, LaRC employees are invited to participate in a wide range of events exploring energy and water conservation. Join the LaRC Energy Team in touring the Tidewater region’s most energy/water/waste efficient commercial building, watching … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Summertime Energy Saving Tips

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Ande Remington

Simple and inexpensive actions could help save you money and energy during the warm summer months. Here are 5 tips to help you conserve energy and keep more money in your pocket this summer:  Do all of your energy-heavy chores … Continue reading →

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DIY Home Energy Audits 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

As part of the SHAW employee training opportunities last week, the LaRC Energy Team presented a workshop on opportunities to save energy and money with a DIY home energy audit. The energy team provided resources for assessing your household energy … Continue reading →

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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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