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April 25
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How to Engage with Energy Circle at the ACI National Conference Professional content

Be sure to check out Energy Circle PRO at the ACI National Home Performance Conference in Denver next week! Read the full story

February 12
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Introducing Energy Circle's Guide to CRM for Home Performance. Professional content

A complete guide to CRM for the home performance industry, including comparisons of some of the most popular CRM systems on the market & testimonials. Read the full story

January 24
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How Home Performance Companies Can Leverage Good Press (and Get More!) Professional content

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A few thoughts on how to get some press for your home performance business, how to leverage that press for maximum impact, and how to turn it into more business. Read the full story

January 8
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5 New Years Marketing Resolutions for Home Energy Pros! Professional content

Our top 5 New Years Marketing Resolutions for home energy professionals, to grow your brand and your business in the coming year. Read the full story

January 3
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IEA: Unlocking the Potential for Energy Efficiency in 2013. Professional content

world energy outlook 2012

According to the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2012, building energy efficiency is key to a more sustainable energy future. Read the full story

December 26
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How’s Your Home Performance Company’s Mission Statement? Professional content

A good, thoughtful mission statement can help spread the gospel of energy efficiency while giving your company a unique distinction in the industry. Read the full story

December 21
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An Important Update to Google+ Local for Home Performance Businesses. Professional content

New intelligence from Google tells us that service area businesses (e.g., all home energy businesses) should NOT merge their Places and Google+ pages. Read the full story

December 6
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Dear Google: Small Businesses in Our Industry Need Clarity About Business Listings. Professional content

Google's local business trainwreck

Mike Blumenthal's argument that there is a "train wreck at the junction" of Google Local holds water, and companies in our industry are feeling the pain. Read the full story

November 27
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What is a Resilient Home? Professional content

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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, as we rebuild our damaged buildings, we can minimize the risk from future disasters by building more resilient buildings. But what is a resilient building, anyway? Read the full story