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...
Cut Through Sales Hype Before Replacing Windows
Q: We need replacement windows for our home, but every salesman makes his sound like the best and most efficient. How do I choose...
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...
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...
Insulate Cracks, Gaps for Maximum Efficiency
Q: The wall and blown-in attic insulation in my fairly new house are at recommended levels, but my utility bills are still too high. What...
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...
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...
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...
Keep Indoor Air Healthy
Q: I want the best air for my family. Which type of central air cleaner is best, and will installing one make my heating...
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,...
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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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