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By Vernon T., February 26, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
Every house and lifestyle, is different. It's safe to say that climate and location are primary factors in how your home performs. Typically, Texas energy rates are low during the winter. The other major factor is how you use energy in your home. When combined with information about local weather, the home's thermostat settings, as well as energy bills for a 12 month period (24 is more accurate), an energy audit can render a more accurate picture [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 23, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
This heating season, you probably want to save money on your energy use. This is especially true during this winter's cold snap that caused high demand from Texas energy companies in both Dallas and Houston. But that might not be the only reason. You might find that your home's HVAC system is always running hard but can't adequately heat your home. Or some rooms in your house seem cooler or hotter than others. Maybe you noticed a mold [...]
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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 5, 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. The big energy users in the laundry area are the washer and the dryer. The trick to saving money is to know how well your machines perform so you can save water while washing them and dry them efficiently without wasting energy.The typical washer uses about 0.256 kWh per load. The main cost is obviously the amount of hot water t [...]
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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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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., January 29, 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., January 26, 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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