Improving the Efficiency of Older Doors
Energy losses from inefficient entry doors can account for a significant part of your monthly utility bills. When leaky doors create drafts, people tend...
How To Choose Efficient Appliances
It’s never a good day when you realize you need to replace a large appliance in your home. However, when the unfortunate time comes,...
LEDs Advance Farm Lighting
One of the biggest developments in lighting our homes, businesses and streets involves the use of light emitting-diodes (LED). These lightbulbs convert electricity directly...
Top 10 Myths About Geothermal Heating, Cooling
(with apologies to David Letterman)
10. Geothermal heat pumps can only be installed in rural areas. About 15 years ago, the first McDonalds (at Ford...
Cool Energy Bills with Metal Roofing
Asphalt shingles are still the norm in most regions, but the next roof over your head could be an energy-saving metal one made of stainless steel and painted to...
Efficient Outdoor Lighting Tips For Better Security And Entertaining
With energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs, it is much easier to light your house effectively without driving up your electric bills. Although these bulbs, especially...
To Buy (Geothermal) Or Not To Buy?
After many years, my geothermal system developed a freon leak in May of this year. The leak was in the worst of all places,...
Challenges of ‘Greening the Future’
Your home’s electricity comes from one of two sources: fossil fuels and renewables. Electric co-ops, public power districts, and public utility districts balance these...
‘Smart’ Products Make Saving Energy Easier
Energy savings can be easy with some savvy shopping for power strips, thermostats and residential lighting. These are the most common products you can...
Getting Comfortable With Home Energy Efficiency
Melanie wants her home to be comfortable and bright. Winter gusts send her to the thermostat to fight the chill, and in summer she...
Pizza Recipes Due by June 1
Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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