Save Energy, Save Money, Live Better!
Right now, it’s a real buyer’s market out there. Interest rates are very low (if you can get approved) and real estate prices are plummeting. New home construction and remodeling have stopped. And the economy is still trying to shake off the cold, so to speak. So, ideally, if you are looking for a new […]
In other words, what is the single biggest user of electricity in a typical home? Appliance % Usage Refrigerator 13.00% Air Conditioning 12.00% Electric Water Heating 11.00% Space heaters 11.00% Lighting 9.00% TV’s 3.00% (Source: US Department of Energy) As you can see, a typical sized single family home uses more electricity to run a […]
Think of it as a home energy efficiency lab that is not run by a government agency… I’ll be investigating and actively experimenting with easy, do it yourself ways for every home to save money on energy bills. All the reports that come from the lab will include costs and approximate savings, as well as […]
This is kind of a double edge sword. You can save on heating costs if you spend a lot of time, say, in the living room and you already took steps to plug energy holes you found. Like I said previously, its impossible to get every hole or energy shortcoming. The thing to be wary […]
Wait until night or evening (or on a cool day) to do chores or activities that generate heat. Any additional heat you generate will just make the A/C work harder and longer. Such activities include: Baking or using the oven Washing Dishes / Running Dishwasher Laundry
Here’s a little secret for those of you who may be looking for a home and are energy conscious. Newer, high efficiency furnaces do not have an exhaust pipe that rises vertically (up through the roof of the house). The exhaust is actually sent out usually through a PVC pipe at an angle towards a […]
When you are buying a new home, here are some things to look for to ensure you keep your energy bills low: Look for energy efficient appliances. Most of the time they will still have the energy guide sticker on them. Check the efficiency and relative costs. Check the age and condition of the delivery […]
If you are a home owner and looking to sell your house, there are a few things you can do to help generate interest in your home and attract potential buyers Adjust the thermostat accordingly. In the winter, no one likes coming into a cold house, and in fact, it may turn off potential buyers. […]
There’s a few things to consider here. On the surface, and as a general rule, you should avoid turning up the thermostat. The reason is relatively simple – you will be pumping natural gas (or whatever your fuel) into a unit that consumes a relatively large amount of fuel to heat a large area. If […]
It used to be the case that when you moved in an area, you were stuck with a single provider for your utilities without any choice. For example, you had to choose ABC company for your electricity, because they were the only provider in the area. Not choosing them and their terms and rates means […]