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LEED Green Associate (GA) Certification Process: Basic Questions Answered There are some common questions asked by people having an interest in or prepared to take the LEED GA examination. Here is some basic information about the examination process that addresses many FAQs. Becoming able to Take the LEED GA Examination Before taking the examination there […]
Right now your home could be losing a lot of energy. We’re not just talking about a few pennies either. We could be talking hundreds of dollars per year. And that’s really just the average home. The first step is to find where your home uses energy. That is where an energy audit comes in. […]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned doing home energy audits, repairs, and consultations its this: you always need to have the right tools for the job. Its true in any profession, any contracting gig, or even any job. You need the tools. Tools help you develop your skills. The two, I’m convinced, go hand in […]
Which is better or most effective? Vote at the Solar Power vs Wind Power throwdown, then come back here and give me your opinion!
Summer is winding down, and the seasons aren’t the only thing in transition. Your energy bills are about to change too. For those of us with cold winters, the nights will get chilly and soon the leaves will be falling. For those in warmer climates, well, you’ll be experiencing a more pleasant transformation, where you’ll […]
As the weather continues to heat up, most folks are turning on their air conditioners. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing per se, athough it will surely force electric bills to creep higher (and possibly spiral out of control). I think most of us would rather get a similar cooling effect without taking the huge […]
Fixing your window air conditioner instead of replacing it saves you money, hundreds possibly. Chances are, a rattling or noisy air conditioner unit is due to faulty installation, a loose part, loose or worn window frame, loose window panes, loose filter (or wrong filter size), fan obstruction, loose front or side panels, or the condenser […]
Well without seeing the unit, there’s a small handful of things that could go wrong with the window unit air conditioner. Is it dirty? Believe it or not the number one cause of window unit air conditioner malfunction is dirty or grimey coils or condensers. The symptoms range from the unit smelling musty or blowing […]
I’ve been reading so much literature lately about solar power, namely, how crappy it is. It seems there are a couple of sides to the debate. First, there’s those that talk about how wonderful solar power is, how it will “Save” us, its the future, etc. Then, there’s the naysayers. Those who say that solar […]
Before you plug in the AC and crank it up, there’s some things you can do to keep it running efficiently. clean it. Remove the filter and clean it out, even if it looks relatively clean. A dirty or partially clogged filter can reduce efficiency dramatically. wipe it down. Using a cloth, carefully wipe the […]