Education • Energy • Efficiency • Better Decisions
Information is everywhere, but understanding what actually applies to your home, apartment, business, or organization can be much harder to find. This education center is designed to help you learn about energy waste, efficiency, water use, utility costs, smart technology, solar, available programs, and practical ways to keep more of your hard-earned money.
Start here to learn more about Dave Brown, the people and businesses he helps, and why every conversation begins with understanding the situation before recommending a product or service.
Dave Brown is an independent connector, advisor, and resource who helps people discover products, services, technologies, programs, and professional support that may improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary waste, and help them make more informed decisions.
This page will continue growing as new videos, guides, articles, and resources are added.
Learn how homes and apartments may waste electricity, how power quality can affect equipment, and why improving efficiency may help reduce unnecessary utility expenses.
Renters may have access to more options than they realize. Learn about qualifying programs, smart technology, community-based energy options, and solutions that may not require property ownership.
Explore commercial energy waste, demand charges, HVAC, refrigeration, equipment performance, power quality, and other operating costs that can quietly reduce profitability.
Businesses such as hotels, restaurants, apartments, laundromats, healthcare facilities, manufacturers, and other operations may have opportunities to reduce unnecessary water and sewer expenses.
Learn why reducing energy waste before sizing a solar system may result in a smaller and less expensive system, while still allowing solar and optimization to be installed together when appropriate.
Discover available utility programs, smart technologies, professional services, incentives, and other resources that may vary based on your location and individual circumstances.
The first question should not always be, “What should I buy?”
A better first question may be, “Where is energy, water, or money being wasted right now?”
Reducing waste first may improve the results of future investments, including solar, storage, HVAC, equipment upgrades, and building improvements. It can also help homeowners, renters, and businesses see the whole picture before making a decision.
Explore practical information about rising utility costs, hidden waste, and the steps homeowners, renters, and businesses can take to regain greater control over monthly expenses.
Learn why electricity and operating costs continue rising, how energy and water waste affect both households and businesses, and why identifying the right solution begins with understanding the problem.
Every home, apartment, business, building, utility provider, and location is different. A brief discovery call can help identify which questions should be asked and what options may be worth exploring.
Schedule a 15-Minute Discovery CallAvailability, eligibility, savings, performance, products, programs, incentives, and services vary by location and individual circumstances. Information provided is educational and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, engineering, investment, or financial advice.
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California's, new rules are to take place in April, 2023. The government of California has voted to do away with Net Metering. What does this mean for perspective home owners looking to invest in solar, and what does this mean for homeowners who have alre...
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A new NEM-3 proposal has been released by the California Public Utilities Commission. [😡] Here's the top 5 things you need to know and why it is critical we fight back and do it quickly. - The new CPUC NEM 3 "proposal" includes $30-40/month fee + addition...
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It's been crazy busy with summer just around the corner. This is when homeowners with solar energy have the most opportunity to save money! More hours of Sun hours. The Term, "Sun hours" doesn't mean how long the sun has been in the sky. It refers to the a...
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ATTENTION US HOMEOWNERS We have been hearing about and watching interest rates go up in many markets, and now, it's about to hit home for the solar industry. We received notice from Sunlight earlier this week that they are raising rates by 1% on a variety...
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Lower utility bills + being sustainable = happy customers. There's no better time to go solar! It's true, that solar panels have not always been so appealing. However, as technology has improved, so has its appearance when it comes to solar panels. Watch...
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Imagine for a minute that Climate Change isn't real, or that it doesn't affect your life and so it doesn't matter. Or let's pretend for a minute that it's all propaganda that the media is hell-bent on forcing down your throat as some would suggest or have...
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We know the grid is outdated. As utility companies upgrade it to clean renewable energy, they will raise the rates. The question for you the homeowner is do you want to control your energy cost and add an asset to your home by going solar or do you want to...
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Wishing you and your family the happiest Easter ever in 2022! From: Dave's Energy Solutions
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DID YOU KNOW? Solar Energy is the Cheapest Source of Energy in the world? So, you're probably wondering... How much does solar energy cost? WELL, the truth is... IT DEPENDS. The cost of installing solar depends on a number of factors including the state...
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Friends, We keep taking our Monday night Powur Hour to the next level and this is one you certainly don’t want to miss. This special edition Powur Hour is all about Powur’s inaugural Impact Journey and we’ll finally be revealing the winners of this year’...
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