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Holiday Lighting Tips
If you are planning on hanging up holiday lights this winter, below are some recommendations to help you save energy and money. Top Ten Holiday Lighting Tips: 1. Switch to safe, long-lasting, energy-efficient LED (light emitting diode) holiday lights whenever … Continue reading
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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
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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
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Energy Saving Products That Pay for Themselves
You want a good return on your stocks and other investments, but what about the household products you buy? You might not think of your everyday household items as a source of high ROI – return on investment – but … Continue reading
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Which Light Bulb to Buy? Read the Latest Consumer Reports Study
“Lightbulbs: We find 11 top picks and take a look at LEDs” Continue reading
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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
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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