Windows
February 16, 2012 As part of the Administration’s support for innovations in American manufacturing, the Energy Department today highlighted a recent breakthrough in residential window manufacturing that cuts down production time, while creating better-insulating, highly energy-efficient windows. This innovative manufacturing design was partially funded by DOE and developed by GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. (GED), a [...]
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 [...]
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the nation’s premier homebuilders, today announced that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a company-record twelve 2011 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Awards. The awards honor the important contributions KB Home has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection. KB Home has built [...]
Daylighting takes a simple concept to a new money-saving level in this edition of Energy 101. Through strategic placement of windows and skylights, daylighting maximizes the benefits of natural lighting and temperature regulation — reducing lighting, heating and cooling costs for homeowners and businesses. This home energy efficiency strategy takes into account everything from the [...]
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 [...]