Archive for the ‘Utilities and Energy’ Category

Passive Solar Design

Passive solar designed homes are built specifically to take advantage of solar power and heat in as many ways as possible. It’s easiest to have a new home built to incorporate passive solar elements but you can retrofit an existing home to take advantage of some or all of the five elements of a passive [...]

Home Energy Audits

Start saving energy (and money) at home with a home energy audit. A home energy audit will let you know where you can save money and where most of your energy is going. You can perform a home energy audit by yourself or hire a professional to complete a more thorough evaluation. To do it [...]

Saving Energy Through Light

Buying a new light bulb doesn’t seem like much but it can do a great deal to help the environment. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) can prevent, over their lifetime, more than 450 pounds of emissions from a power plant. Hard to believe considering how small a light bulb is and how we take them for [...]

Reduce your Water Consumption

The Energy Star program estimates $4 billion is spent annually on energy expenses related to drinking water and wastewater utilities. You can do your part by retrofitting your existing home with water efficient fixtures to reduce your consumption of water and energy which will reduce the country’s use of electricity and production of greenhouse gases.
Shower [...]

Save Money and Energy

Times are tight and money is harder to come by that is has been for a long time, but did you know you’re probably throwing money away on a regular basis? Use the following tips to save money and energy at the same time.
UnplugÂ
Even though your appliances are not being used or are even turned [...]

Are you Wasting Money on the Cost of Utilities?

Owning a home is expensive. In addition to paying the mortgage, taxes, and insurance, you must do the same with utilities. When shopping for a home you definitely need to think about how much you will spend each month on utilities. It is better to overestimate than to come up short and find out later [...]

Buy Energy Efficient Appliances Today

Are you looking for a way to make your home more energy efficient? Are you interested in saving money on some of your utility bills? Every homeowner should answer yes to both of these questions. If you did, you should realize the many benefits of buying energy efficient appliances. There is no reason to wait [...]

Home Sealing Information

If you’re concerned about how much energy you’re wasting through heat slipping through unsealed spots in your home we’ve got the basic information that can help you seal your home and drop your energy bills dramatically.
Duct Leaks
If its ducts you’re worried about try using mastic or foil backed tape to reduce any leakage. If you [...]

Tips for saving money on Utilities

Are you tired of spending so much of your monthly income on utilities? This can be anything from water to cable to electricity. If you answered yes you are like many homeowners. Fortunately, there are a few good ways that you can save money on your utility bills.
Tips for saving money on Utilities

Energy Star Qualified Homes

If you’re in the market for a new home, you may want to consider purchasing an energy star qualified home. The government backed energy star label means that these homes are more energy efficient.
Each Energy Star home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at [...]