Tag: energy

2022 Energy Sweep kickoff: bringing efficiency and equity to Sarasota Housing Authority

by nicolebarber

March 15, 2022

This March, Sarasota County Sustainability staff and Energy Coach Volunteers partnered with the Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) to install energy and water efficiency devices in low-income housing authority units. During the sweeps, Energy ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Money Matters, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Equity, Low Income, Pgm_Sustain, Saving, Water

In the Neighborhood: Electric vehicles

by Lee Hayes Byron

December 16, 2021

In this second installment of the “In the Neighborhood” series, we’re focusing on a significant sustainability commitment, but one that is sometimes hidden in our neighbors’ garages: electric vehicles (EVs). In my own neighborhood, I’ve ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Energy, In_The_Neighborhood, Pgm_Admin, Pgm_Sust

Spring Forward (at Home)

by rmadhosinghhector

March 8, 2021

The weather is warming up and we’re more inclined to head outdoors but don’t forget that it’s time to do some indoor work too! And although we may have done some of this since the pandemic began perhaps you’ve fallen short of what you ... READ MORE

Category: , Work & Life
Tags: Energy, Florida, Money, Recycling, Rmadhosingh-hector, Summer, Sustainability

Become an “Energy Coach” to Help Those in Need

by Alia Garrett

February 9, 2021

Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in Sarasota County? Our goal is to make Sarasota a more equitable and sustainable place, but we need your help! Become a Sarasota County Energy ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Energy, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, Training, Ufsarasotaext, Upgrade, Volunteer

Sarasota County Sustainability: 2020 Year in Review

by Sophia Moundous

January 29, 2021

2020 brought us the challenge of finding new ways to come together and bring sustainability to our community. We took some time to reflect on the past year and highlight positive outcomes and successes, despite a year full of challenge and adversity. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: 2020, 2021, Accomplishments, Award, Efficiency, Energy, Event, Goals, Grant, Newyear, Pgm_Sustain, Review, SCW, Success, Sustainability, Upgrade, Virtual, Water

Get to know biofuels

by Barbara L. Edmonds

October 8, 2020

For over 100 years, burning fossil fuels has generated most of the energy required to propel our cars, power our businesses, and keep the lights on in our homes. Almost all (95%) of the world's transportation energy comes from petroleum-based ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ann Wilkie, Biofuel, Energy, Ethanol, Fossil Fuels, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department

My experience with an electric bike

by Samantha Murray

September 30, 2020

What are electric bikes? Electric bikes (e-bikes) are 100% electric, battery powered bicycles. With the push of a button/lever, they can drive the biker or can assist the biker while pedaling. Most e-bikes can go between 15-28 miles per ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Recreation
Tags: Conservation, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Environment, Pgm_Sustain, Renewable, Sustainability

Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day – Energy Efficiency

by Holly Abeels

April 21, 2020

Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Environment, Sustainability

Resilience – A Skill for Success

by Carol Roberts

August 6, 2018

Resilience. Its a word I hadn't thought much about until I attended a training on it. A training? For resilience? Really? Yes, really. Often in Extension we use the word resilience in relation to insect pests and diseases, but today we ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Energy, Entrepreneur, Growth, Optimistic, Play, Positive, Resilience, Resilient, Success

Reduce Energy Consumption in the Winter

by sbresin

January 10, 2018

January is typically the coldest month in our area, which means for many of us that our thermostats will be switched from the usual “AC” mode to “heat.” With another cold front on the way, it is important to ensure that your home is ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters
Tags: Conserve, Degree, Energy, Heat, Home, Thermostat

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