On August 6th, 2014 by Duane Simpson

Even air conditioners installed by your reliable AC contractor in Haughton, such as AccuTemp Cooling and Heating, can show stress from overworking in the summertime. Homeowners, thus, when not mindful of their energy consumption, can expect exactly what they’ve been dreading all along— higher utility bills. But while higher efficiency air conditioning systems are available […]

On June 25th, 2014 by Duane Simpson

Summer is now in full swing, and for Louisiana locals, that means hot, hot, hot. July, which is usually the warmest month, sees temperatures reaching as high as 94 degrees. This year is no exception. Katc.com writer Daniel Phillips forecasts that the state can expect the usual summer.

On June 23rd, 2014 by Duane Simpson

Everyone knows that proper use of the air conditioning system can help minimize cooling costs this summer. The great debate continues, however, on whether homeowners should keep the AC on or not whenever they leave. BND.com resident columnist Roger Schlueter offers enlightenment on this matter:

On June 20th, 2014 by Duane Simpson

According to meteorologists, Louisiana is the warmest state when summer decides to pay the U.S. a visit. In Shreveport, average high temperatures during the summer can reach a blistering 94°F—and that’s just the average, meaning temperatures can exceed that number. Officially, summer hasn’t started yet, but that hasn’t stopped summer-like temperatures from beating down across […]

On June 17th, 2014 by Duane Simpson

According to meteorologists, a “record El Niño” is brewing out in the Pacific Ocean as we speak. In fact, it’s already starting to affect weather around the world. KTBS 3 has the story:

On April 2nd, 2014 by Duane Simpson

Between a blackout at home or in the hospital, which of the two do you think has it worse? Yet, medical facilities are finding it more difficult to cope with rising energy costs and—with it—making sure their lifesaving equipment works in an emergency. They cater to the needs of thousands of sick and injured patients […]

On March 17th, 2014 by Duane Simpson

For many building owners, what happens to their rooftop HVAC unit is something that they don’t usually take much interest in. Any interest they ever build up about it is usually due to a binary process: HVAC works? Okay, no need to think about it. HVAC’s acting funny or doesn’t work? Okay, time to think […]

On March 14th, 2014 by Duane Simpson

Facebook’s new data center in Lulea, Sweden is part of the social media network’s initiative to make their operations as green as possible. “Green,” in this case, is achieved by having the facility do away with air conditioning, given Lulea’s insanely cold climate. Temperatures for most of the year can drop to as low as […]

On December 17th, 2013 by Duane Simpson

A recent article written by Michelle L. Price for the Daily Herald online covers a story about a gas leak in an elementary school in Utah that resulted in 40 people suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.