Philly Tech Week is April 23-28. Become a sponsor or an event organizer today.

Tag Archives: energy

Jun201121

0

News



Alphabuyer running lean on angel investment, seeks Series A investment

The folks at AlphaBuyer, a suburban Philadelphia startup, want to remind you that in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, energy has been set free.

And it’s a nice reminder. After all, customers of the group buying service — similar to Groupon — can tap into deals that make the switch from their current electricity or gas provider more appealing.

As we reported in February, the company could save customers $100 per year or more, according to a quick test we ran on the website comparing the price of energy through PECO.

The service provides deals to customers by allowing them to purchase energy from wholesalers in groups, which can earn them a better deal then if they went it alone.


Read more

Apr201114

0

Features




Mark Group: exposing energy efficiencies in homes with thermal imaging [VIDEO]

Craig Rodgers, Mark Group Home Performance Advisor, uses a handheld thermal imaging device to check for temperature variation. Photo by Sarah Schu.

We often have a subtle struggle to be comfortable in our own homes. In the winter, we use layers and blankets, and in the summer, it all comes off to keep down those pesky utility bills.

This is where the Mark Group, which says home weatherization can still shape that struggle, comes in.

Philly Tech Week Green Tech Showcase Details: The Mark Group is one of four groups showing off environmentally-themed tech

When: Fri., April 29, 12-1 p.m.

Where: WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street, Old City

Price: FREE

Reserve your spot here

The Mark Group uses state-of-the-art technology to assess and improve a home’s energy efficiency, says spokeswoman Abby Feinstein. Currently the Mark Group uses a blower door, which is a high-speed fan that connects to the outside of the homeowner’s door and pulls air out of the house. By pulling air out of the house, the air pressure is lowered and higher pressured air from outside will begin to come in through any cracks and holes. This allows the homeowner to see exactly where sealing or insulation needs to be installed.

“One of the greatest barriers to scaling energy efficiency is awareness,” Feinstein says. “In the United States, people are not familiar with the levers they can pull to make their homes more energy efficient, which saves energy consumption and money.”


Read more

Apr201021

0

Shop Talk







$2.1 billion in state technology spending at an all-time high, boosted by stimulus

Current state technology investments are budgeted at an all-time high, due in part to federal economic stimulus dollars and an increased interest in government technology that promises reduced costs and improved services in Pennsylvania.

According to a report from market research and professional services firm pjmathison, which assists clients with procurement, grants and loans, state government technology-related spending is estimated to exceed $2.1 billion this year.

The firm’s founder, Paul J. Mathison, whose background has been in both technology and government relations, has led the preparation of the company’s state technology forecasts for 10 years.

Mathison says that as federal economic stimulus money is awarded and depleted, the state will face a technology shortfall in future fiscal years. “That money is going to be drying up after this year and beneficiaries and recipients of that federal stimulus money are going to be scratching their heads,” he said in an interview with Technically Philly on Tuesday.

But the firm predicts that the state will continue investing in technology as the economy turns around and as tax revenues readjust.

Read more

 

We are Technically Media. We make: Technically Philly |  BarCamp NewsInnovation Philadelphia |  Switch Philly |  Philly Tech Week