Free Home Energy Saving Tips

Electric

January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

How much energy do typical appliances use?

Keep in mind that every single thing that gets plugged in uses energy. In fact, many use energy even when they are not â€œturned onâ€. For example, VCRs and many electronics such as TVs and cable boxes still use energy even though they are turned off. Additionally, computers in â€œpower saveâ€ mode are still using […]

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January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

How to save money year round on your energy bills

Let’s face it – any time is the right time when it comes to saving money! You may think of utility savings in the colder winter months, when you see your first high heat or gas bill. But the truth is, saving money on utilities, whether it is natural gas, electricity or water is a […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Costs associated with energy conservation…and savings

Energy conservation is not ‘free’ – even if your actions don’t directly cost any money. There is an investment of time and effort, in addition to money (in some cases) that needs to be examined. For example, energy conservation practices can be measured in terms of effort. It takes very little effort to turn a […]

1 min read

January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Using a few common household items

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to save money. Here’s a list of some common household items you can use throughout this site that can actually help save on heating or cooling costs (think of it as a supply list): Electrical Tape Weather resistant and can withstand temperatures of 15 – 194 […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

When making a purchase, look at the energy guide

If you live in the United States, the Government requires that appliances have an energy guide, which is a yellow decal applied to the appliance that tells you about the efficiency and energy usage of the appliance. Compare energy guides when shopping – you can potentially save a lot of money by purchasing an appliance […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 9, 2009March 10, 2024

Lesson #1: (Almost) nothing that uses energy in your home is separate from another energy source

It’s too easy to think about your heating and gas very narrowly. When you are taking a nice hot shower or bath, for example, are you thinking about your heating costs? Gas cost? No, probably not. But if you are using a natural gas hot water heater, your costs are being directly affected. The same […]

1 min read

January 8, 2009March 10, 2024

A Major Advantage of Simple Repairs

Okay, yeah, simple repairs are great because anyone can do them. You don’t have to hire a contractor to caulk your window, or find and seal simple gaps. You don’t need to spend hundreds for replacing your furnace filter. In fact, there are a lot of advantages to simple repairing. But one to me stands […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 8, 2009March 10, 2024

The real trick is to minimize the heat loss

Do this by picking the battles you can win. In other words, don’t take on mammoth projects like replacing whole windows, siding or insulation yourself unless you really know what you’re doing and you can get it done quickly and correctly the first time. After all, that’s what there are professional contractors for. They get […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 8, 2009March 10, 2024

No house is immune to heat loss

First, every home, and I mean EVERY HOME, has heat loss. There are no two ways about it. Heat is lost through windows, doors, little openings, cracks, crevices, crawl spaces, uninsulated areas, attics, basements, baseboards, and more. It’s absolutely amazing how many ways heat can escape your home. In fact, even if you were to […]

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Home Energy Tips

January 8, 2009March 10, 2024

How to be your home’s energy expert

Let me tell you something. You are in the best position possible to find and fix your home’s problems. Why?Â How? Because you live in it. You know what areas feel cold at certain times. You know what lights you usually keep on, and for what reason. You know which windows and hallways are drafty. […]

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How much energy do typical appliances use?

How to save money year round on your energy bills

Costs associated with energy conservation…and savings

Using a few common household items

When making a purchase, look at the energy guide

Lesson #1: (Almost) nothing that uses energy in your home is separate from another energy source

A Major Advantage of Simple Repairs

The real trick is to minimize the heat loss

No house is immune to heat loss

How to be your home’s energy expert