Print this Article Fun Fact: homes built after the year 2000 consume only 2 percent more energy on average than homes built prior to 2000, despite these newer homes using more appliances and being 30 percent larger (on average). Why? …
Energy conservation is a complex subject, and even people who are committed to saving energy often have completely different justifications; one family might be concerned about climate change, while another just wants to keep energy bills low, whatever your reasons, …
Have Your AC Unit(s) Serviced The most important thing you can do in preparation for the summer is to have your AC unit serviced. A licensed and trained professional can tell you how well your unit is performing and whether …
Did you know there’s a highly energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home that costs far less than traditional heating and air conditioning? No? Well, let us introduce you to heat pumps! These energy-efficient alternatives to traditional furnaces and …
When you’re at a stoplight and the light turns green, do you put your foot down on the gas pedal as hard as you can and take off? Sure, you might do this sometimes if you’re in a hurry, but …
Everybody knows the basics of saving money on the electric bill — turning off the lights when we leave a room, set the thermostat at a moderate temperature, and use fans and shade to keep our home cool. These small …
$30,000,000,000. That’s the amount of money Americans saved by using Energy Star® appliances, lights, and windows in 2013, saving the energy equivalent to 277 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Bet you want in on this, huh? We’re happy …
The New Year has arrived! Christmas decorations have been put away, black-eyed peas have been eaten, and people everywhere are making resolutions with hopes of improving their lives for the new year that lies ahead. But let’s be honest, how …