Value Your Power this Fall by Saving Energy at Home
Temperatures are declining, football season has started again and people are heading to the local coffee shop for the return of pumpkin spice. As we all gear up for fall, home energy saving plans need to be adjusted to account for the end of summer. Virginia Energy...
This School Year, Make Saving Energy a Priority
In a matter of weeks, summer will end and kids will head back to school. For teachers and parents, planning for the upcoming school year involves shopping for supplies and organizing classrooms. One thing that might not be top of mind, though, is how to reduce...
Stay Cool and Save Energy this Summer
You’ve likely noticed the changes all around you. Kids are joyous for another long break from school, the temperatures are rising, and the days appear longer than before. Spring has come and gone and summer is finally here. As we say goodbye to another spring, we’re...
Partner Spotlight: The Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)
Virginia Energy Sense interviewed LEAP Executive Director Lesley Fore to discuss how her organization is playing a role in encouraging energy efficiency and environmental stewardship in Virginia. Please provide a short summary of what LEAP is and the work it does. As...
Partner Spotlight: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s Lights Out Campaign
Key Points- The sustainability team started the Lights Out campaign at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) to focus on saving electricity.- The campaign was a competition that challenged staff to turn off lights and resulted in more than 17,000 lights turned off...
