Energy Efficiency
Save Energy Costs When Entertaining Outdoors
When you have friends in for summer cookouts and outdoor fun, remember to close up your house to keep it as cool as possible without using energy to run your…
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Energy Efficiency
“Green” Products for Your Home
Today is the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, first celebrated in the U.S. in 1970. One way to include environmental protections in your life style is to consider “green” products…
Energy Efficiency
Residential Energy Tax Credits are Reinstated
Congress reinstated the 2011 residential energy tax credits for 2012 and 2013. This means that if you installed any of the energy efficient products covered by the program last year,…
Energy Efficiency
What You Can Learn by Going Barefoot in Your House
If you want to find where all the energy leaks are in your house, an easy way to do it is to walk around your house in your bare feet…
Energy Efficiency
What the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency Rating Means
As you prepare for what may be your highest heating bill of the year, it’s good to understand what the Fuel Utilization Efficiency Rating means for your heating system.
Energy Efficiency
10 Ways to Stay Cool While Lowering Energy Costs
Stay cool this summer while lowering your energy costs without sacrificing your comfort. Here are 10 easy things you can do.