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  • How to Start Saving Energy and Money Today

    Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends more than $1,600 a year on home utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. And electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars. The good news is, there is a lot you can do to save energy and money at home. Start making small changes today (see the energy saving tips below).

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezers

    ENERGY STAR qualified freezers require about half as much energy as freezer models manufactured before 1993. ENERGY STAR qualified freezers provide energy savings without sacrificing the features you want.

    Two reasons why you should consider an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator and/or freezer when you are looking to replace your current kitchen appliances.

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerators

    ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators require about half as much energy as refrigerator models manufactured before 1993. ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators provide energy savings without sacrificing the features you want.

    Four reasons why you should consider an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator when you are looking to replace your current kitchen appliances.

  • Benefits of Properly Installed Home Insulation

    Insulation is one of the keys to a comfortable, energy-efficient home. But simply having the right amount of insulation is not enough. If insulation is not properly installed, a home can have excessive heat gain during the summer and heat loss in the winter—forcing the heating and cooling systems to work overtime.

  • How to Calculate an Estimate for Your Home Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use

    If you're trying to decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient appliance or you'd like to determine your electricity loads, you may want to estimate your home appliance energy consumption.

    The formula for estimating energy consumption is below.

    (Wattage × Hours Used Per Day ÷ 1000 = Daily Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption

    Note: (1 kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 Watts)

  • How to Create an Efficient Duct System

    To create a comfortable home, an efficient duct system is a must. Ducts—known collectively as the air distribution system—carry air from the central heater or air conditioner to each part of the home and back again. Up to 50 percent of the energy used to heat or cool air can be wasted if ducts are not sealed and insulated properly. That’s why the duct systems found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes are third-party tested for tightness and verified to be properly insulated.

    BENEFITS OF EFFICIENT DUCT SYSTEMS
  • Tips for Proper Installation of a Heating System

    Proper installation of heating equipment can have a big impact on performance. Look for heating equipment to be installed according to best practices. The following are tips of ensuring that you are using the best practices for installing a heating system:
  • Kitchen Lighting

    Kitchen Lighting

    The best energy-efficient way to light your kitchen is to maximize the amount of natural light coming in. Unless you are building your kitchen from scratch or doing extensive remodeling, you don’t have much control over the size and placement of windows. However, your choice of window treatments can have a significant effect on the natural light element of your kitchen lighting.

  • Benefits of Energy Star qualified heating systems

    During the winter, homeowners expect their heating systems to keep them warm without breaking the bank. ENERGY STAR qualified heating equipment can be up to 15 percent more efficient than standard heating system models. The following are 3 benefits of using an ENEGRY STAR Qualified Heating System.
    1. Lower Utility Bills: ENERGY STAR qualified heating systems are designed to use less energy than standard heating systems. When properly installed, these heating systems can save money on utility bills.
  • Tips for Grass Seeding


    A beautiful and healthy lawn is good for our environment. It can resist damage from weeds, disease and insect pests and reduces the environmental impact from storm water runoff.

    Before seeding a new lawn from scratch, here are some tips to prepare your soil for grass seeding:
    1. Develop healthy soil. Make sure your soil has the right pH balance, key nutrients, and good texture.

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