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Supplying Your Home With Energy-Efficient Hot Water

When most people think of “going green” and conserving energy, they think about how many kilometers their car can drive on a tank of gas or what kind of bulbs they use to light their homes; the energy used to provide hot water seldom jumps to mind first. And it’s easy to see why we like to put it out of mind; the traditional tank-style water heating system is exceedingly wasteful. Most of us don’t use hot water for more than an hour or two per day, yet we pay to have it heated 24/7, sitting there, waiting to be… Continue reading

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2 Areas You Can Spend Less Cash On If Conserving Energy When Heating

People who reside in the colder areas always have furnaces. Some of the residents of colder areas are not aware of how much money they could save if they also saved more energy. Anyone considering improving the energy efficiency of their home has many options. Certain methods for improving this involve correcting problems with doors or windows, and improving existing insulation. Continue reading

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Central Heating Systems – Buyer’s Checklist

One of the best ways to increase the value of a home is by upgrading the central heating system. Some of the best reasons for updating is for comfort, to conserve energy or because the current system is no longer operable. Most homes are generally operating at an average of 75% rate of efficiency meaning that 75% of the energy (normally gas, oil or electricity) is utilized in the operation of the furnace. Therefore an average of 25% is wasted, which is money down the drain. Newer central heating systems are made to run more efficiently than ever before. Currently most furnaces that are being installed are operating at a 90% or better average rate of efficiency. Conserving energy equates to lower utility bills which means more money in your bank account. Therefore over time the new central heating system will pay for itself. In addition, the upfront market value of a home is increased with the installation of a new central heating system. If you were to sell the home, the value would be increased by the new system and would also make the home more appealing to a potential buyer. Continue reading

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Types of Insulation and Their Benefits

To keep your home both comfortable and energy efficient, insulation is essential. You can choose from a variety of insulation types, depending on your needs and what you want to pay. When choosing insulation, remember that the higher the R value, the better it is at conserving energy and helping make your home comfortable. Continue reading

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Want to Save Money? Help the Environment? Stay More Comfortable in Your Home?

We were confused. There’s been a good amount of discussion lately about alternative insulation methods and conserving energy. After all the hype and conflicting stories, I think we finally figured things out. Continue reading

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