Assessing Home Energy Use
Calculating how much electricity you consume can help you decide which energy efficiency measures to take.
Q:I want to make my house more energy efficient,...
Hot Water Can Heat Homes
Using a reverse cycle chiller with your home’s heat pump can be a less costly alternative to supplemental resistance heating.
Q:We have an old, inefficient...
What Do You Need From Extra AC?
Ask yourself what you want from a supplemental air-conditioning unit before buying one—window units and mini-split heat pumps both have good qualities.
Q: We added...
Gadgets Help Save Water, Energy
Low-flow showerheads and other low-cost devices use less water and heat.
Q:Both my energy and water bills are increasing, so I plan to install low-flow...
Sizing Up Storm Doors: A Variety of Options Can Fit Any Efficiency Need or...
Q: I feel air leaks around my doors, so I’m thinking about adding storm doors. I want ones that also have screens, but my...
Get the Facts Before Installing Solar Water Heater
Harnessing sunshine may reduce your water heating bill, but visit the options first to find the best system.
Q: With two teenage daughters who take...
Landscape for Looks & Efficiency
Wise landscaping can lower utility bills and improve comfort in addition to dressing up your property.
Q: We are landscaping our new house and want...
Window Wizardry
Homeowners have many options to improve the energy efficiency of their old windows.
Q: Our house has its original single-pane windows and we always feel...
Lower Humidity, Lower Electric Bill
Q:Our old central air conditioner still works, but our house often seems too humid indoors. We set the thermostat lower, but it does not...
Soundproof for Peace, Quiet, Efficiency
Q: Our house walls need more insulation for efficiency and perhaps better soundproofing. We are also planning to add a bedroom. Will insulation make...
Pizza Recipes Due by June 1
Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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