Posts Tagged weatherization
Energy Efficiency, News»
By Brooke, November 15, 2011, Energy Efficiency, News
With winter approaching, it may be beneficial for you to look into some easy weatherization projects for your home. By doing so, you'll not only save energy but can save money on your heating bill too. Here are some simple ideas to help save energy and money this winter season.
Switch your ceiling fan. On most fans, there should be a switch that changes the direction of the blades. By reversing the direction it will circulate and push warm ai [...]
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News»
By Brooke, October 14, 2011, News
Good news everyone, according to the weatherman, it is officially fall. You can even smell the pumpkin spice latte in the air. For us in Texas, it's even dipped below 90 degrees so we are excited about the change of seasons.
What better time than now to get a leg up on making some energy saving updates to prepare for the upcoming cool weather. Here are a few energy saving tips that can help you save money in the fall and into the winter.
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Charity & Community, News, Save Money, Special Offers»
By Brooke, September 6, 2011, Charity & Community, News, Save Money, Special Offers
Given the intense heat wave this past month and to help prep your home for the fall season, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone about the city of Houston program, the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP). In short, the REEP provides income-qualified Houstonians with weatherization measures in their homes for FREE. This program will help those who need the assistance to maintain energy efficiency to keep them cool during [...]
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Green»
By Brooke, July 1, 2011, Green
We have written about various ways to save energy in your home. From insulation and programmable thermostats to weatherstripping there are some sure fire ways to save energy.
While, saving energy in the home is very important for both the environment and your pocketbook, it’s also important to save energy in the workplace too. According to the Energy Star website, "the energy used by a building to support just one office worker for a day c [...]
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Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News, Save Money»
By Vernon T., August 16, 2010, Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News, Save Money
Are There Renewable Energy Incentives for Home Owners from the State of Texas?
The short answer unfortunately is no. According to the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO):
"...the state does not have a program at this time that provides funding of renewable energy equipment on an individual basis, there are tax exemptions available in certain instances. For example businesses that either use or manufacture or install solar or wind energy [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., July 2, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
It's July and that means it's time to really crank up the air conditioning. If your home has a central air conditioning system, here's a few tips that will let help it run more efficiently, keep your home comfortable, and save you some money on your Texas electricity bill.
Change or clean your air filter. A clogged air filter will reduce the flow of air circulating through your system. During the hot summer months, it s a good idea to [...]
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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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