Monthly Archives: June 2010

Blow in Some Insulation to Help Weather the Economy

Attics can be a great source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer so be sure you have the right amount of insulation for your home. If you have r-19 or less insulation in your … Continue reading

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Lighting Your Home to Save Money

Take a look at the lights in your home and consider these points to help you save energy and money. Here are three simple steps… First consider replacing incandescent lighting with energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They use about … Continue reading

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Phantom Loads – What’s Haunting Your Energy Bill?

One of the easiest ways to save energy and money is often something most people never remember to do, turn off and unplug their appliances after they are finished using them. A plasma TV, for instance, can cost about $160 … Continue reading

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Summer Energy Savings Tips

Summer can be a hot time of year but it shouldn’t burn a hole in your wallet because of a high energy bill. Here are ten tips to help you keep cool this summer while keeping your costs down. Raise … Continue reading

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