Aug
18
Did you know that installing proper insulation to the outer walls, ceiling and floors is the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort of your home and should be the first energy efficient improvement made to any home? Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and [...]
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11
Many homeowners are paralyzed with indecision when it comes to making energy efficiency improvements. Where is the money best spent? How does one make sense of all the home energy efficiency information out there? Enter the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score program. This score, on a scale of [...]
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22
As summer kicks into high gear and the heat rises, adjust your AC setting a little higher. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for each degree that the thermostat is changed, you can save up to 1 percent of your total energy bill as long as the change [...]
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09
Can’t afford to upgrade to energy-efficient windows? Here are some cheaper strategies for using windows to cool your home. Reduce Solar Heat Gain Windows allow the sun to heat a home. This is advantageous in the winter. However, in the summer, this solar heat gain accounts for 30 to 40 [...]
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