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Water Heater Savings
Looking to save money on electricity this summer? Look no further than your water heater! Being mindful of your home’s hot water consumption is a great way to save money this summer. Using less hot water will help contribute to … Continue reading
Tagged Energy Efficiency, Heating, Savings, water, water heater
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Saving on Pool Power
Looking to save electricity and money on your home pool this summer? One simple solution is to use a smaller, more efficient pump for your pool. The larger your pump, the greater your maintenance and energy costs associated with keeping … 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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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
Winter Energy Saving Tips
Sunny summer days are a thing of the past as the cold winter weeks approach us, so here are some energy saving tips to help keep you warm without burning a whole through your wallet. Take Advantage of Heat from … Continue reading
Tagged Caulking, Heating, HVAC, LED, save energy save money, thermostat, water heater
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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
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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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Cooling the Bill on Water Heaters
On average, water heating makes up about 14- to 16-percent of a home’s annual energy bill so here are some tips to help you save energy. Make sure your water heater is set to the lowest point, say 120-degrees. For … Continue reading
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