Jun 27, 2014
It’s a simple question, but it’s one of the most common queries A/C pros hear during the summer months: Why is the second floor of my house so hot? Let’s face it: Floor-to-floor temperature differences are frustrating and uncomfortable. And when the... read more
Jun 24, 2014
In a hurry to save energy this summer? It only takes a second. (And maybe some willpower.) The U.S. Department of Energy has a long list of helpful tips to stay cool while keeping your energy bill under control this summer. They recommend everything from changing... read more
Jun 20, 2014
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded its very popular ENERGY STAR Buildings program to include existing multi-family homes. That means that your apartment building’s energy efficeincy could soon be rated on a 1-100 scale. A... read more
Jun 17, 2014
Heating and cooling a home is harder than it looks, but some people make it seem easy. Ross Trethewey is one of those people. You may know him from his appearances on This Old House. We know him because he’s a member of our Board of Advisors. We met Ross through... read more
Jun 13, 2014
When one room’s too hot and another is way too cold, it’s frustrating. Nobody wants to have to run to the thermostat every time they change rooms. But due to the pesky laws of thermodynamics, it’s still a challenge to get every room to the right... read more
Jun 10, 2014
The Cleantech Open (CTO) is one of the world’s largest cleantech accelerators, and ecovent is proud to be a semifinalist in the Northeast region. That means we’ll be heading to New York next week for the CTO’s East Coast Academy to meet up with other leaders in the... read more
Jun 3, 2014
Our CEO, Dip Patel, is getting some camera time. Check him out on the latest episode of the Entrepreneurs Grill with Scott Kirsner, the Boston Globe‘s authority on all things startup-related. Karen Rubin, entrepreneur-in-residence at Matrix Partners, joined the... read more
May 30, 2014
You’ve heard of LEED. It stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design and is basically synonymous with green building practices. You’ve probably seen the plaques in office buildings advertising the facilities’ green credentials. But did... read more
May 22, 2014
Spring cleaning is no one’s favorite pastime, but it’s one sure way to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic indicates that a little cleaning can go a long way toward reducing springtime allergies, for example. But when you break out the... read more
