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Tips For Saving On Energy Costs Year-Round
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy estimates
that if each of us increases the energy-efficiency in our major appliances by
10 – 30 percent, we will release the demand for electricity by the equivalent
of 25 large power plants.... read more
Energy-Smart Living To Defeat The Dog Days
With heat and humidity and rising energy costs,
your utility bills could be even higher this year. Making your home "green"
could leave more green in your pocket.... read
more
Alternative Heat Source Warms Homes and Hearts
Winter is coming and with it cooler temperatures. Contractors are gearing up to
help homeowners renovate their heating systems for a more efficient, comfortable
and cozy winter.... read more
Choosing a Home-Comfort
System Based on How and Where You Live
Selecting a heating and air
conditioning system that meets your family’s needs can be tricky....
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New Solar Technology Helps
Homeowners Save Money
If you’re both eco-conscious and money-conscious,
it’s time to take a fresh look at solar energy. You could save up to 50 percent
on your water heating bills and qualify for federal solar energy tax credits....
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Easy Steps to Lower Your
Cooling Bills
Here are six tips from the
Comfort Institute to make sure your air conditioning bills don’t blow your
cool....
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Tips for Energy Efficient
Lighting
Home lighting is an area where we can really make a
difference as far as energy conservation goes. A few simple technological
advances that are really neither all that technological.... read more
Effective Radiant Heat
Systems
Radiant heating system is the most convenient,
comfortable, healthy solution to stay away from all atmospheric problems.
Radiant Heat is clean and energy efficient.... read more
Get up to $500 in Tax Credits for Energy-Saving Home
Improvements
Under the recently revised Energy Savings Tax Act of 2005, tax credits are
available for certain home improvements made in both 2006 and 2007, including
insulation materials, exterior windows, skylights, exterior doors, qualified
metal roofs, air-circulating fans, designated furnaces or water heaters, as
well as certain heat pumps and air conditioners....
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Do You Want to Save Energy on Your Hot Water Heater?
Improving the energy efficiency of the water
heater can save a significant amount of money over the water heater’s lifetime.
No matter whether your home uses electric or gas-fired water heaters, you can
certainly benefit from water heater maintenance and efficiency improvements....
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Choosing the Right Light Bulbs
When shopping for light bulbs online or in a
store, understanding some common lighting terminology you will encounter as
well as the different types of bulbs that are available is helpful....
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Energy Star Lighting – Make a Difference Today
Energy Star qualified light fixtures, when used with
compact fluorescent bulbs, use about 75% less energy than standard light
fixtures. This translates into two things....
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How To Conserve on Electrical Costs with Smarter
Lighting Ideas
The dilemma is how to get the most attractive
lighting in and around your home while keeping your electric bill down. Let’s
start with some facts about home electric costs....
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What You Should Know About Saving Money Through Home
Energy Efficiency Retrofits
In these times of energy shortage and fuel price
increase, the question that is often asked by homeowners is, "Do I really need
to retrofit in order to save energy costs....
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The Energy Efficient Home
Whether you are buying a new house or looking to
save money on your current energy bills, it makes sense to assess your home's
energy consumption. Energy efficiency not only helps you save money on your
utility bills, it also helps the environment....
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How to Make Your Home Smarter
In a society where we are always on the go, it’s
nice to know that you can maintain your home even when you’re not in it. With
new home systems, you can access the controls of your home from any computer,
telephone or PDA. Imagine dimming the lights, cooking your dinner, and putting
on some nice music on your way home from work....
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