SAVE ENERGY + MONEY WITH THESE TIPS
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If everyone used an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat, we would save 56 trillion BTUs of energy each year
ASHP systems can both heat and cool your home with the same unit, using refrigeration technology to transfer heat.
Ductless heat pumps use 50-60% less energy than electric resistance heating systems.
An open damper allows as much warm air to escape as a fully open window! If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.
A large part of the profitability of grain farming depends on how the crop is managed after harvest. Farmers can benefit from optimizing their systems.
Although the cost to purchase a ground-source heat pump is more than other heating and cooling equipment, you can save with lower monthly energy bills.
Works like a refrigerator in reverse - absorbing heat from the surrounding air, and 2-3 times more efficient.
Hot tubs and pools have two price tags: the initial purchase price, and the monthly utility cost to operate it.
LEDs are more efficient, durable, versatile, safer, and longer lasting than traditional holiday lighting.
LEDs are 6-7 times more energy efficient than conventional lights, cut energy use by 80%+ and can last 25+ times longer.
Save with energy-efficient upgrades. You could be paying more on your energy bills than you need to.
Designing and constructing an energy-efficient house requires careful planning and attention to details. A whole-house approach can help you develop a successful strategy.
Electronic devices that consume electricity when turned off but still plugged in provide conveniences we rely on, but also waste energy and cost money.
Save money by upgrading your home’s less efficient products, many ENERGY STAR products involve no extra purchase cost.
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in the home. Understand the costs of water heating and what you can do to lower those costs.
Making your kitchen more energy-efficient requires a careful look at all the appliances you use to store food, keep it fresh, and prepare it for meals.
One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation to your attic.
Things to consider when purchasing washer and dryer units, and tips to operate them efficiently.
Insulate your ducts AND your basement if both are not. Your basement can end up colder if you only insulate your ducts.
Even if you have enough insulation in your attic, sealing attic air leaks will enhance the performance of your insulation and make a more comfortable home.
You can improve the efficiency of existing windows by caulking and weatherstripping, adding storm windows and using window treatments or coverings.
Just as every little thing adds up to increase your energy use, every small energy-saving measure you take can add up to big savings.
Advertisements for tankless water heaters promise great features and big savings. But are these claims accurate?
Just as every little thing adds up to increase your energy use, every small energy-saving measure you take can add up to big savings.
Advertisements for tankless water heaters promise great features and big savings. But are these claims accurate?
Take the money you would spend on a space heater and put it toward weatherization improvements to your home.
The truth about electric space heaters
Air sealing is one of the most significant energy efficiency improvements you can make to your home.
How many kids does it take to change a light bulb and save some money? Just one - YOU!