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., October 19, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
from the Alliance to Save Energy , a non-profit coalition supporting energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource through research, educational programs, and policy advocacy.
Turn off everything not in use: lights, TVs, computers, etc.
Check the furnace or air conditioner (AC) filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed. Dirty filters block air flow through your heating and cooling systems, increasing your energy bill and [...]
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