Air Leaks
It’s hard to believe after survivng the epic summer of 2011, but winter is here. Today saw the first hard freeze of the winter season in Central Texas, where the ground becomes frozen solid and plants die. And folks in Houston (freezing) and Dallas (also freezing) didn’t have it any easier this morning. While you may have [...]
CARMEL, Ind., Aug 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Have you ever left on a vacation and wondered “Did I turn up the air conditioner?” or, “Did I remember to lock the front door?” Have you been at the office and wanted to see if your child made it home safely from school? Now, your next [...]
‘Green Living’ is the buzz word that can be heard almost daily. Going green is an effort to make a positive impact on the environment. Making green choices has become a daily reality for many people who strive to do their part in saving and conserving resources and being good stewards of planet Earth. These [...]
Austin Energy is offering an additional $200 in rebates to customers that replace air conditioners with energy-efficient versions. From Jan. 1 through March 15, homeowners that make improvements recommended through an energy assessment will receive up $1,550 in rebates, or about $200 more than previous incentives. Program participants can also earn as much as $300 [...]
Trim the “Energy Fat” in 2011: TXU Energy Offers Easy Tips to Save Energy and Money for the New Year
“This year I’m going to do it” is a common refrain by many of us around the New Year. Whether it’s to become more financially responsible or shedding a few pounds, we all resolve to kick off the New Year with the right goals in place. TXU Energy wants to help you shed the “fat” [...]
Many people struggling through the tough economy are not going to be able to take advantage of the 2009-10 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit simply because they can’t afford new windows and doors, water heaters, or more insulation. However, there are a few things you can do around your home to air seal it to save [...]
It’s always great to save money on gadgets, but even better when that gadget helps you save even more money. (Credit: Black & Decker) For example, the Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector helps you locate hidden energy leaks in your home. Patch ‘em up and you could save a small fortune on heating and [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have released two technical reports that provide recommendations on how to achieve 50% energy savings in large office buildings and large hospitals. Conducted by NREL’s Commercial Buildings Group, under the direction of DOE’s Building Technologies Program, the studies support DOE’s goal of significantly [...]
By Houston Neal, Software Advice For full article with Charts and Graphics see: http://bit.ly/bFqOut “Cash for Caulkers” is nearly here. Last month the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5019 – also known as the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 or “Cash for Caulkers” – to kick-start construction, create jobs and cut back carbon [...]
Many individuals struggling via the powerful economy aren’t going to be able to take benefit of the 2009-10 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit simply because they can’t afford new home windows and doors, water heaters, or more insulation. However, there are a few things you can do around your own home to air seal it to [...]