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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
