What Type of Energy Audit is Right for You?

April 14th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

An energy audit will tell you where your home is wasting energy and what improvements you need to make to lower your energy bills by 5% to 30% annually. Luckily there are different types of energy audits that range from free to a few hundred dollars. Read the rest of this entry »

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9 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers

February 25th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Give your pocketbook and Mother Nature a gift this season by taking advantage of these simple, surprising ways to save energy and money. Read the rest of this entry »

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Energy Monitors: Seeing is Believing — and Saving

December 28th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

We’re taught from an early age to turn off the lights when we’re not in the room, but conserving energy today is really complex–thanks to our wired-up homes and our always-on electronic gadgets and appliances. Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Tips for Saving Energy in the Family Room

December 14th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Family room fun — a video game console, TV, DVR, DVD, and stereo system — comes at a cost reflected monthly in your energy bill. But you could save up to $130/year in energy costs by recharging, reducing, and replacing energy-sapping electronics. Read the rest of this entry »

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Solar Access Rights Help You Catch Some Rays

December 6th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Here come the solar access laws that affirm your right to install solar devices and use them unobstructed. About two-thirds of U.S. states maintain solar access regulations and solar setbacks. If your area is still in the dark about the right to sunlight, look for building height restrictions and setback rules that may let the sun shine onto your property. Read the rest of this entry »

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Energy Rebates From Your Utility Help You Manage Rising Energy Costs

November 22nd, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

When it comes to managing your household energy costs, you’d think your electric and gas utility would be the last place to look for help. After all, why would they pay you to use less energy? Read the rest of this entry »

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