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By Vernon, May 22, 2013, Energy Efficiency, News, Save Money
Back in March, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) funded a study by the University of North Carolina Center for Community Capital to assess whether residential homes built to Energy Star standard had the same rate of mortgage default as non-Energy Star homes. The study took into account 71,000 single-family home mortgages (accounting for loan, household, and neighborhood characteristics), 35% of which were Energy Star (energy efficient [...]
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By Brooke, May 20, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
Being a mom is rewarding, but it can also be really stressful. Managing the home, kids, and work while still finding time for your spouse and self can make being a mom challenging at times. That’s why adopting even the smallest changes, or should I say life hacks, to make life more efficient can be really helpful. Defined as “a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one’s time and daily activities in a more efficient way,” lif [...]
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By Guest Blogger, , Energy Efficiency, Save Money
When it comes to your HVAC system, there are a lot of myths floating around, ranging from ideas about how your air conditioner should run it to how it should be maintained. Thus, since it’s important to know which ones are true and which are bunk so that your electricity bill doesn't skyrocket, here are the top five myths about your HVAC system, and why you should ignore the bad advice.
#1 – Set the air for a lower temperature if you reall [...]
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By Vernon, May 17, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
With summer heat on the way, many consumers will do anything possible to save money on the electricity bill. One of the most effective means of energy conservation is to purchase Energy Star qualified appliances. And with summer's hot temperatures in mind, let's take a look at some of the top-rated Energy Star appliances on the market to see where you can use less energy throughout your home.
Refrigerators
Next to air conditioning, refriger [...]
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By Vernon, May 16, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, News
Depending on who you talk to about wind energy and how it powers the electric grid, there's bound to be… well, some spin. Much of the discussion centers the reliability of wind energy in terms of how it meets base load compared to the zero fuel cost and extremely low carbon emissions, as well as concerns about whether or not the wind industry can compete with other forms of energy fuels. With this new three-part series, we hope to provide a qua [...]
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By Vernon, May 15, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
Are you thinking about getting a programmable thermostat, but you're also feeling secretly intimidated by the technology that you dread the research? As it turns out, you're not alone. According to a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory paper, How People Actually Use Thermostats, "Today’s modern programmable thermostats (PTs) are complicated and difficult for users to understand, leading to errors in operation and wasted energy."
The trick [...]
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By Adam, May 13, 2013, Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News
It's May, which means that it's National Electrical Safety Month, a month designed to promote electrical safety in the workplace, home and elsewhere. This event is spearheaded by the Electrical Safety Foundation International, (ESFI) a non-profit that's dedicated to encouraging electricity responsibility. And since Bounce Energy is an electricity company, we thought it would be helpful to provide some of our own tips and tidbits for [...]
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By Vernon, May 9, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, News
Depending on who you talk to about wind energy and how it powers the electric grid, there's bound to be… well, some spin. Much of the discussion centers the reliability of wind energy in terms how it meets base load compared the zero fuel cost and extremely low carbon emissions, as well as concerns about whether or not the wing industry can compete with other forms of energy fuels. With this new three-part series, we hope to provide a quality o [...]
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By Vernon, May 8, 2013, Energy Efficiency, News
I have a big, affectionate dog who likes to sit at the other end of the sofa when I'm watching a movie. If I'm eating something, like a big cheeseburger, my dog's nose gets working, and pretty soon he's craning his neck vigorously sniffing in my direction. He's rather crafty, so he knows to slowly nose his way over to me, until, before I know it, he's right at the edge of my plate, begging for a treat with those big, brown puppy-dog eyes.
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By Vernon, April 30, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
Planting trees on your property is one of the best ways to help you protect your home from both hot and cold temperatures. Trees growing along the southern (particularly the southwestern) side shade your house from summer sun. In the winter, they lose their leaves allowing the sun's rays to warm your home. Planting trees and shrubs along a northern perimeter (particularly in the northwestern corner) act as a wind-break to shield your home from h [...]
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By Vernon, April 29, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
First, what does "going green" actually mean? There's a lot of semantic discussion about this concept, but the most common thread is that it involves you doing things in a way that has the least possible (or at least lesser) impact on Earth's environment. Basically, this idea translates into conserving energy and resources in a sustainable way and thereby reducing or eliminating pollution. To some people, going green sounds like a "gi-normous" c [...]
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By Guest Blogger, April 23, 2013, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
Cooking is a favorite pastime for so many people – it’s relaxing, fosters creativity, and it gives you a sense of accomplishment. But we also worry about the money and energy that’s being spent, especially if we’re being a bit wasteful or not as energy-efficient as possible. With these simple changes, your energy-efficient cooking endeavors can also be friendly your budget.\
Turn Those Lights Off!
How often does the following scene [...]
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