Summer 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Read MoreGarages are used to park your car and for so much more – a work area, storage space, or just a junk room. While your garage may not be at the forefront of your mind when considering your home’s energy use, keeping it properly insulated can help you keep the rest of your home cooled …
Read MoreJuly 2017 APS announced a short extension to it’s dramatic solar rate increase (originally July 1, 2017), but rates could change any day! When this happens, new solar customers will experience dramatic increases in their rates for solar usage. Additionally, instead of getting full retail credit for any excess net metered electricity, as you currently …
Read MoreMay 2017 Looking for an easy way to increase energy efficiency in your home? Try changing the air filters in your Air Conditioner! ENERGY STAR© recommends changing your air filter every one to three months to maximize efficiency. “A dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by …
Read MoreIts just… Awesome! Its summertime and people spend more time inside their homes. Its true solar helps lower bills and saves you money, but true comfort comes from having your home and energy efficient one. Take a look to learn more. Utility bills will look like car payments over the next few months. Would if …
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Installing Home Solarpv in Arizona Installing a home solar system comes with many benefits. It can reduce energy bills, save money through Arizona credit programs, increase the value of your home, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, among others. Despite all these benefits, you should be careful when you are choosing to …
Read MoreMaking these simple changes will help save energy I waste time and energy in front of the fridge. People spend about 10.4 hours a year staring at an open fridge. I buy incandescent bulbs. CFLs save about $40 in energy costs over their lifetime. I fall asleep with the television on. If it’s your nightly …
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