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Simple Steps to Save Energy and Money This Holiday Season
A Consumer Reports National Research Center poll found 40% of consumers are worried about money or the economy this holiday season. So here is a gift that keeps giving – energy saving retro-fits that quickly pay for themselves. Use an … Continue reading
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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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Top Stealth Energy Hogs
Devices such as notebook computers and DVR/VCR’s continue to draw energy when they are plugged in but not being used. According to a recent article on Forbes.com, set-top boxes for your television tops the list of the 26 devices that consume … Continue reading
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
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
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Sometimes the Smallest Appliances Are the Biggest Energy Wasters
Do you have a coffee maker? What about a digital picture frame? Or a set-top cable box? You might not think of these types of devices as energy hogs but when left on all day and night they quickly add … Continue reading
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Paying Attention to Your Heat Pump Can Avoid Big Bills
Air-air heat pumps are extremely efficient heating systems, when it’s the part of the system supplying the heat for your home. If the outside unit fails though, you could be faced with big utility bills. A heat pumps is the … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, co-op, Cooling, energy bill, furnace, heat pump, Heating, thermostat
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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
Why Does My Electric Bill Go Up During the Holidays?
As we start looking toward the holiday season, some of you might notice a sudden jump in your utility bill and be wondering why? Here are some tips to help you keep those electric bills off the naughty list. Holiday … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, Heating, LED, save energy save money, winterizing
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Save Money by Spending More
A recent article by Yahoo! Finance listed out a handful of products and services where spending a little more up front will have you saving more money over time. When it came to saving money around your home, they suggest … Continue reading