| How to Save Money on Your Energy Bill
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Perhaps the easiest way to do this is to turn off energy – consuming devices in the home when not needed. >> more |
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| Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Energy
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Many people install solar panels because they feel they’ll be more prepared for a future energy crash—and there may be something to that belief. Scientists estimate that our known reserves will last us only from 40 to 70 years at current rates of usage—and those rates are only increasing. Regardless of the future, solar panels are an excellent way to save energy now—and do something positive for the environment. >> more |
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| How to Light Your Home Efficiently
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| The type of bulb you use makes a big impact on your energy usage. In order to get the most out of your light bulbs, you’ll need to know the facts about the bulbs out there. >> more |
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| Your Home’s Insulation Explained
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| In the summertime, hot air from the outside will constantly try to flow into the cooler space in your house. Insulation works to prevent the transfer of heat. >> more |
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| Solar Shades
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| Solar shades may be one small part of the solution to global warming. They’re definitely the one effective means of cooling a house without polluting that we’ve come up with so far. >> more |
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| Energy Efficient Base Board Heaters
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| If you really want to improve your home’s energy efficiency when it comes to heating, there are a few other steps you should take in addition to installing baseboard heaters. >> more |
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| Energy Efficiency Grants
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| There is no federal program for granting homeowners or businesses money to give their homes or buildings an energy overhaul however, there are federal tax incentives. >> more |
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| Energy Efficient Home Design
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| Where you orient your house can make a big difference in its energy efficiency. You want to place your house so that you can get the most out of solar energy for heating and natural shade for cooling. >> more |
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| Solar Panels for Homes
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| Today, many new homes are being built with a solar array on the roof that’s less obvious than those enormous panels of the past. >> more |
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| Energy Efficient Roof Shingles
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| Use recycled shingles. If you want an environmentally friendly roof, the worst thing you can do is install 15-year, non-recycled shingles. >> more |
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