Sustainability practices are growing In preparation for our presentation at the USGBC Green Schools Summit on November 6, 2015, we continue to remain ecstatic about the future of the sustainability environment, both in Colorado and around the world. Sustainability aspirations were once just that, aspirations, to only be discussed in closed rooms where executives’ dreams died…
The holidays are approaching. And, like many of us, you might be welcoming friends and family to your home. So, before that happens, it could be time to declutter and update some things in your home. You don’t need this to overwhelm you, however. So, we at Major (aka your Denver HVAC experts), have four…
October in Colorado is one of the craziest months on the calendar. It is much like April where two seasons wrestle and grapple for control. In this case, fall and winter duke it out. In one day we can go from a 75-degree sunny soccer Saturday to a 35-degree football Sunday with snowflakes falling. So,…
Getting A Commercial HVAC System Ready for Winter Winter is quickly approaching in Colorado. In fact, on average, Denver’s first snowfall typically occurs by October 19. So, if you run a commercial property, now is the time to get your HVAC systems ready to go so your tenants can remain comfortable during the change of…
Geothermal expert on display In August, our very own geothermal expert, Joel Poppert, had the opportunity to speak and be a geothermal heating panel expert at the Pagosa Springs Verde Symposium. The focus of the symposium was on advancing economic development in rural sections of Colorado with renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Since 2012, the annual…
Hard to believe, but we are quickly putting summer into our rearview mirror! As we begin to welcome the changing colors of fall and the change of season, it is also a good time in Denver to begin preparing your home for winter to ensure your residential comfort. After all, we typically have beautiful autumns…
There is a growing home automation trend for residential comfort systems. With the internet and wi-fi so pervasive, the industry around the Internet of Things (IoT) is booming. While, for some, the idea of home automation seems a little overwhelming, there are many practical areas that can be used today in your home that can…
If you happen to live around Westminster, you may have noticed some recent activity at the City Hall. Well, that is Major’s geothermal experts hard at work installing a geothermal heating and cooling system. Our team’s work will soon pay off when Westminster City Hall begins to harness the renewable energy already available in the…
It has often been hypothesized that indoor air quality of school environments can impact actual productivity of students, particularly in regards to thermal comfort and air quality. However, until recently there have been few concrete studies on the subject. It goes without saying that if students feel comfortable, they naturally pay better attention and their…
