Air conditioning energy savings. The “dog days” of summer are upon us! Some sources claim these at the days from early July to mid-August while others say it is mid-July to early September. Regardless of the exact dates, managing your electricity bill during the hottest part of the summer can be a challenge. Some residential […]
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Are you looking for ways to lower your electricity bill? It really boils down managing your rate and consumption. If you live in an area with customer choice, you can shop for a lower electricity rate. Unfortunately, electric deregulation is not available everywhere. However, we all have the opportunity to reduce energy costs by conserving […]
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Lowering your electricity bill is always popular as the summer heat settles in. You can shop for lower electricity rates or set your thermostat a little higher to offset the cost of cooling your house. There are plenty of great energy saving tips and hacks available to lower your bill without sacrificing comfort. Unfortunately, energy […]
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Conserving energy is a great way to lower your electricity and natural gas bills. When we think about energy conservation, we tend to focus on big-ticket items like heating and cooling. Other home energy uses such as water heating and lighting also provide good opportunities to save your hard-earned dollars. In general, upgrading appliances to […]
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Lighting up the night. Outdoor lighting is a jack-of-all-trades. It helps make our homes more secure. It can also brighten up a walkway and enhance the appearance of our homes. Sometimes we tend to skimp on outdoor lighting in order to save on electricity costs. With new lighting technologies, you can make your home safer […]
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Refrigerators occupy a special place among the major appliances in our homes. A refrigerator is the largest home appliance that operates around-the-clock every day. The good news is that refrigerator energy efficiency has increased dramatically in recent years. With most of us keeping refrigerators for 10 to 13 years, it takes a while for these […]
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We usually take hot water for granted. We expect it to be available whenever we need it and in whatever quantity we desire. Our trusty water heaters work behind the scenes to meet our demands. For the most part, they are out-of-sight and out-of-mind. Energy Savings Requires Planning Like all appliances, however, they eventually fail. […]
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Residential Energy Tax Incentives – In December 2015, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law. This bill directs how the federal government spends money. As with most federal spending bills, it covers many programs and initiatives. Among its many provisions, it extended personal tax credits for homeowners making energy efficiency improvements. Why Tax Incentives? […]
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Squeezing Value from Winter Heating. There is no shortage of advice on when it comes to saving energy during the winter months. Utility bill inserts and home improvement store advertisements bombard us every fall with tips on getting our homes ready for the winter. Some of the recommendations reflect major investments like window replacements and […]
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Changing consumer buying habits can be challenging. We quickly embrace new concepts like mobile technology because there is a cool factor. At the same time, we can be somewhat clingy when it comes to basic consumer products. This has been the case with upgrading our homes to energy efficient LED lighting. Forget the CFLs Compact […]
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