by Janice and Jonathan Waterworth — An energy audit is an inspection and analysis of the energy consumption and in a building, indicating, ultimately, how and where that building can reduce energy consumption and save costs. A professional energy audit involves various characteristics of a home’s building envelope including the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows […]
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Saving energy with your refrigerator
March 5, 2012
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The average refrigerator consumes more energy than any other household appliance. We spend over $10 billion annually in the United States, alone, to run our household refrigerators. The following tips will save you money and reduce your carbon (energy) footprint: • Clean the filter and coils annually — Most Americans rarely, if ever, get around […]
Energy-efficient homes
February 25, 2012
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by Linda Costello — Do you live in an energy-efficient home? Whether you do or not, below are some simple techniques to help you conserve more energy. This, in turn, will help you save money, make an impact on your health and well-being, as well as contribute to future sustainability. A number of ways exist […]
August 14, 2012
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