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By Vernon T., June 21, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
What has been dubbed "Home Star 2.0" has been introduced to the full Senate on May 27 by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Jeff Bingman, Chair; Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member). The version of the bill, S.3434, has bi-partisan support and there are some hopes it will be passed by July 4.
The Home Star Program was launched in March by President Obama to help put American housing construction workers back to work. It has two [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 19, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less energy yo [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 16, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 12, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 10, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. With hot water, the trick to saving money is knowing how the system works and having enough insulation.You might believe that work I describe below is beyond your ability. Never fear, these are easy tasks for any average person. Make sure you have a good set of tools. Plus, you might want to look at the Federal Energy Efficiency [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 2, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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