Energy Savings
Latest Energy Savings Articles
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Energy Savings
Wind Energy
Wind energy is an alternate source of energy. The energy in wind won't completely replace fossil fuels. Windmill energy has been around for years. Be sure it makes economical sense before investing in wind powered energy. read more...
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Energy Savings
Heating Cost
Fuel prices are headed up. Residential heating costs are expected to increase this winter. Here are some energy saving tips to assist in reducing your energy costs.
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Solar Power
Solar power can solve our energy crisis. Solar power panels are many, and they are getting more efficient and cheaper each day. The advantages and disadvantages of solar power are changing so that solar energy is becoming very attractive to many who want home solar power. read more... -
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Solar Energy
Solar energy is a fantastic way to generate your own electricity. You can also harness solar power to heat water for your home. Discover facts about solar energy, and why it makes sense. Soon you will see solar power panels used in more and more homes. read more... -
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Energy Savings Payback
Energy saving can only be achieved instantly if you immediately cut back on fuel use. If you spend money on improvements to gain future savings, you must earn back the money spent in energy savings before you save real money. read more... -
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Winterize Your Home
If you winterize your home, you can save lots of money. But beware of the scams that promise big savings if you spend money on large-scale improvements. Always do the math to make sure you can start to save money quickly. Some energy-savings projects may take many years before you start to really save money. read more... -
New Construction
Wall Size and Energy Savings
Your wall size or thickness will determine how much insulation you can apply for greater energy savings. A thicker wall upgrade depends on many factors, such as costs of insulation, heating and cooling your home, temperature differences between the inside and outside, etc. Whether a thicker wall will benefit you can be calculated, and best decided before you build that home. read more...
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Radiant Barrier
Save Energy Costs - Radiant Barrier Foil Chips & Tips
Energy can be saved with a radiant barrier of extra attic insulation. Energy savings add up with radiant barrier foil chips installed. This radiant barrier insulation reflects heat back to its source. Check out other ways here to accomplish energy bill savings. read more...
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Energy Savings
Little Things Add Up to Save Energy
I see miracle energy savings scams all of the time. Some of the things they promise are too good to be true in my opinion. Save energy by doing a lot of small things around your home - use a programmable thermostat, energy saving light bulbs, and more.
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Housing Closing Winterizing Checklist
These house closing winterizing tips are also useful if you are leaving for a weekend, vacation or for the summer. This checklist provides items for partially closing your home and for a complete closure. Don't cut corners. Do them all. read more...
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Energy Savings
Winterizing - Partial And Full House Closure
Leaving your house for an extended vacation or for the season? What do you have to do to close the house? There is more than just turning off the lights when you need to winterize your house. read more...
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Energy Savings
Home Alone - Winterizing Your Home
Do you need to winterize your home? Are you leaving for several days or several months? If you want your house to be in perfect shape upon your return, you better do certain things before you walk out the door. read more... -
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Low E Glass - Energy Savings Comparison
Low E Glass with window solar heat control film is shown in these figures to surpass energy savings of insulated glass with argon. Check the benefits of low e glass with heat film for your region. read more...
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New Construction
Energy Savings and Exterior Wall Thickness
Energy savings may be gained by building exterior walls thicker to accept more insulation. Thicker walls may save money in some areas where it stays very cold, but other areas may benefit more by adding more insulation in the attic. Whether or not you can actually save money by increasing your exterior wall size, can be computed. read more... -
New Construction
House Wrap Will Save Money
House wrap will save money by adding a waterproof skin to your home, and serving as an air infiltration barrier. House wraps guard against heavy air leaks, which provides energy savings. read more...
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Energy Savings
Window Manufacturers and Low E Glass
These window manufacturers use different types of low e glass: soft coat, hard coat and low-e film. This chart summarizes the windows they produce and additional sources of information are offered. read more...
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Energy Savings
Low E Glass - It Really Works!
Windows with low e glass can help stop the loss of heat from your home. Window treatments with ultra thin metallic coating in the glass is the answer. read more...
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Energy Savings
Low E Glass - Types and Benefits
Low e glass windows offer insulation against heat and cold. Two types of low e glass, soft and hard coat, look and perform differently. Soft coat low e glass has a higher r value. This table will compare glass r values. read more...
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Energy Savings
Low E Glass - Savings and Comfort
Low-e window glass provides insulating r value to keep the temperature of the window close to the temperature of the room air. This insulation provides comfort and energy savings. UV blockage varies with the low e glass. Low e film also produces impressive results for your windows. read more...
