Category Archives: Energy Star
Out With Old Refrigerators
Want to lower your electric bill this summer? Look no further than that extra refrigerator in your home. When buying a newer, more efficient refrigerator many people move their old fridge into some remote corner of their house or garage, … Continue reading
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Sizzling Summer Savings
With record high temperatures already this summer, now is a perfect time to look for ways to make your home more energy efficient. Listed below are five of the biggest energy wasters in your home. Follow these quick tips … Continue reading
Tagged filters, Heating, HVAC, lighting, Refrigerator, Savings, summer, thermostat
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Bigger Bills, Because of the Box
Do you have a satellite or cable box around your TV with recording capabilities, often called a DVR? Chances are, you do. With 160 million of these so called ‘set-top boxes’ in the United States, there is roughly one box … Continue reading
Tagged DVR, electronics, Energy Efficiency, Savings, television
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5 Ways to Spring Into Energy Efficiency
Spring is a perfect time of year to make your home more energy-efficient. Here are five quick tips that will save both energy and money. Seal the cracks and gaps around your home. Spring may be the right time to … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, Caulking, Cooling, Energy Efficiency, energy saving, energy star, save energy save money
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Pass the Savings: How to Save Energy In Your Kitchen This Holiday Season
From appliances and lighting to home sealing and small cooking tips, there are plenty of ways to improve the energy efficiency of your kitchen and save on energy bills this holiday season. First, use your microwave or a slow cooker … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, dishwasher, energy star, freezer, kitchen, oven, save energy save money
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More Efficient Light Bulbs Save Cash
Did you know that traditional incandescent light bulbs will be phased out by 2014? In an effort it increase efficiency and save energy, the federal government requires that light bulbs be at least 25 percent more efficient than the standard … Continue reading
Tagged Energy Efficiency, energy star, Halogen, LED, light, light bulb, save energy save money
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Save Money on Next Year’s Taxes with Energy Efficiency Improvements to Your Home Today
If you missed out of any of the 2010 tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades to your home don’t worry because there are a lot of money and energy saving incentives you can take advantage of in 2011. For example, … Continue reading
Tagged energy saving, energy star, rebates, taxes, windows
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An Energy Bill Breakdown and What You Can Do to Lower It
According to EnergyStar, the average household spends about $2,200 a year on their energy bill. So here’s an energy bill breakdown: 46% on HVAC systems. 14% on Water Heating. 12% on Lighting. 13% on Home Appliances. 11% on other Electronics … Continue reading
How Water Heaters are Rated
If you are looking at buying a new water heater, the best way to compare models is by looking at the Energy Factor (EF) rating. If you look for a yellow tag on the side of the water heater, standard … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, Energy Efficiency, energy star, heat pump, water heater
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Where Does My Money Go?
According to EnergyStar.gov, the average annual energy bill for a typical single home is approximately $2,200 and breaks down like the graph below shows. Heating – $638 Cooling – $374 Water Heating – $308 Appliances – $286 (includes refrigerator, dishwasher, … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, Cooling, electronics, energy bill, Heating, light, water heater
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