Monthly Archives: August 2010
Summer’s Almost Over But the Energy Savings Can Continue
Hot sunny days are still in the forecast so why not check out these prior posts to help you save this summer. Summer Energy Saving Tips Phantom Loads – What’s Haunting Your Energy Bill Looking for Home Energy Efficiency Improvement … Continue reading
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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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Save Energy and Money Doing Your Laundry
Washing and drying your clothes can use a fair amount of energy. Continue reading
Refrigeration Tips
Say what you want about your waist line but your refrigerator’s energy usage can be trimmed. So, why not try these simple things and help save energy and money. First make sure your refrigerator and freezer seals fit tightly when … Continue reading