Monthly Archives: June 2011
Window Quick Tips
A considerable amount of heat transfers through windows. If you have single-pane windows, consider doing the following: Tighten and weather-strip your old windows and then add storm windows. Replace your old single-glazed windows. In colder climates “low-e” coatings on glass … Continue reading
Tagged energy saving, save energy save money, weatherstrip, windows
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Pull the Plug, Save Some Shillings
Even when not in use, cell phone chargers and other plug-in household appliances use electricity. This energy drain is known as phantom loads, vampire electricity, or standby power. Although it may seem small, several appliances drawing vampire electricity in a … Continue reading
Heat Up Your Summer Energy Savings
With temperatures on the rise, now is a perfect time to make your home more energy-efficient. ENERGY STAR® offers suggestions for how to reduce your annual electricity costs by up to a third—that adds up to about $700 savings per … Continue reading
Tagged cfl, HVAC, light, light bulb, phantom load, Refrigerator, save energy save money, water heater
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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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