You’re probably familiar with energy-efficient products—many of your home’s appliances almost certainly have the ENERGY STAR® label—and you may have even started researching energy conservation practices. Whether you invest in more energy-efficient products or try to be more mindful about the ways you use the appliances you already own, it’s a great way to reduce your energy consumption at home. …
Read MoreAccording to the United States Department of Energy (DOE), heating and cooling account for approximately 43% of a home’s monthly utility costs. If your home has an energy efficiency problem, that 43% figure can seem small compared to what you’re paying. Don’t wait any longer and let those energy bills skyrocket—it’s time to do something about that! And the first …
Read MoreTake a look at many of the appliances in your house and you’ll likely see that they have one thing in common: an ENERGY STAR® sticker. This symbol of energy efficiency is trusted by countless homeowners and businesses throughout the United States that are looking to reduce their overall energy costs and perhaps even lower their carbon footprints, too. It’s …
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Attic Insulation Needs to Be Replaced How often do you think about your home’s attic insulation? Probably not very often. It can become one of those “out of sight, out of mind” things you don’t tend to worry about until a problem presents itself. But when your attic insulation has big problems, you may not …
Read MoreIf you’re considering using a solar panel system to power your home, you probably have many questions that you’d like to have answered before you agree to have one installed by a contractor. The more you know, the better! But let’s take a look at one question in particular that virtually every homeowner in the market for solar panels will …
Read MoreIf you’ve been researching the wide world of replacement windows with intent to buy some, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the term “energy efficient” fairly often. But many dealers and manufacturers will either stop there or fire off a list of features without explaining their benefits. How are you supposed to be confident that these energy-efficient windows really do …
Read MoreSummer has more than arrived, and you’re wondering how you’ll manage to pay that high energy bill each month – one that’s started to rival your mortgage payments. So rather than accepting that you’ll be broke throughout the hot months, or sweaty the entire time, it’s time to talk about your home’s windows and how a few, relatively inexpensive steps can …
Read MoreIt doesn’t take much digging to see the growing popularity of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Generating energy from the sun helps reduce reliance on traditional energy and makes for more efficient and affordable energy usage in the home. Solar panels are relatively easy to install and quickly pay for themselves in the vast majority of cases. Solar Water Heaters are …
Read MoreWhen it comes to finding energy upgrades for the home, there are many choices available to homeowners, but the industry leader is ENERGY STAR®. These products get this special designation by following tight guidelines that were created by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The reason ENERGY STAR products are so popular is that the little bit of extra money spent …
Read MoreLED lights are one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve energy-efficiency in your home. Many people are familiar with them, but haven’t taken the time to truly understand what these lights are and how exactly they can help save money. LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes and these types of lights are among the most energy efficient and …
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