Free Home Energy Saving Tips

Electric

November 19, 2009March 10, 2024

How much energy does it take to make a pot of coffee?

My recent experiment with how much energy it takes to run a microwave really had me thinking…if the label was a little off on the microwave, could the labels on other appliances be wrong as well? No sooner than I turn around in my house from the microwave to find the coffee maker sitting right […]

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Do It Yourself Projects

November 18, 2009March 10, 2024

What’s in your home energy toolbox?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned doing home energy audits, repairs, and consultations its this: you always need to have the right tools for the job. Its true in any profession, any contracting gig, or even any job. You need the tools.Â Tools help you develop your skills. The two, I’m convinced, go hand in […]

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Electric

November 18, 2009March 10, 2024

Your microwave is wasting money

Think your microwave just uses the 1200 watts it advertises on the little sticker? Think again. It uses more energy than you think, and in places you probably wouldn’t even think to look. Let’s take a look at the typical energy waste/usage of your microwave.

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Home Energy Tips

October 4, 2009March 10, 2024

5 Solutions to your home energy bill problems

Are your energy bills too high? Did you know the most common causes for high energy bills are poor insulation, outdated equipment or fixtures, and poor energy conservation habits? Unless you have experience with building or major home repairs (i.e. you are a contractor, or know one personally), there isnâ€™t a whole lot you can […]

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October 4, 2009

Solar Power vs Wind Power?

Which is better or most effective? Vote at the Solar Power vs Wind Power throwdown, then come back here and give me your opinion!

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Home Energy Tips

October 4, 2009March 16, 2024

How to find a new home that uses less energy

If you’re in the market for a new home, you might want to consider looking for one that uses energy more efficiently than your current home. In order to do this, you need to know how much energy your home currently uses. (If I could make a recommendation, check out the Energy Audit kit at […]

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September 10, 2009March 10, 2024

Save Energy in the Fall

Summer is winding down, and the seasons aren’t the only thing in transition. Your energy bills are about to change too. For those of us with cold winters, the nights will get chilly and soon the leaves will be falling. For those in warmer climates, well, you’ll be experiencing a more pleasant transformation, where you’ll […]

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Cooling

July 8, 2009March 10, 2024

Why air conditioner “sizing” can be inaccurate and just plain wrong

When you size your room for an air conditioner, or when a professional uses energy calculators to size a room for cooling system installation, there is a hidden variable that everyone misses – even the pros. Do you know what it is? The answer is people. People and to a lesser extent, pets. In other […]

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July 2, 2009March 10, 2024

Cooling your home without air conditioning isn’t that impossible

As the weather continues to heat up, most folks are turning on their air conditioners. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing per se, athough it will surely force electric bills to creep higher (and possibly spiral out of control). I think most of us would rather get a similar cooling effect without taking the huge […]

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Home Energy Tips

July 1, 2009March 10, 2024

How to make your home comfortable

There is this almost fanatical belief amongst homeowners that their home must be energy efficient so they can reduce their energy bills. Unfortunately,this is the wrong approach to take. You improve your home, you increase energy efficiency so that you can live comfortably. Then the energy saving comes naturally afterwards. Think of it as comfortable […]

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How much energy does it take to make a pot of coffee?

What’s in your home energy toolbox?

Your microwave is wasting money

5 Solutions to your home energy bill problems

Solar Power vs Wind Power?

How to find a new home that uses less energy

Save Energy in the Fall

Why air conditioner “sizing” can be inaccurate and just plain wrong

Cooling your home without air conditioning isn’t that impossible

How to make your home comfortable