Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., July 25, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
How it Works: Windows & WaterTo see how the credit works, let's look at an example of a modest starter home: a single-story 3-bedroom 1750 sq. foot home built in 2008 on the Gulf Coast.Replacing old-style single-pane aluminum framed windows with energy efficient windows with good air seals can save money. Upgrading windows on our little starter home to triple-pane insulating low-E, argon gas wood-framed windows can save $69 per year (note [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money»
By Vernon T., July 23, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
The US Government's Energy Star Program reports that the typical American household spends approximately $1,300 per year on home energy bills. Anyone feeling the pinch of a tight economy knows they can save money from their home energy costs just by caulking and sealing drafts (air sealing), switching from incandescent lights to compact fluorescents, or even putting an insulating jacket on their water heater. The Environmental Protection Age [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By admin, July 6, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
When buying an appliance, remember that it has two price tags: what you pay to take it home and what you pay for the energy and water it uses. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10-50% less energy and water than standard models. The money you save on your utility bills can more than make up for the cost of a more expensive but more efficient ENERGY STAR model.
Consider a tankless water heater: they [...]
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