energy
Wondering if Home Energy Efficiency Updates Are Worth It? Here’s How Much They Might Save You
Improving your home’s energy efficiency doesn’t just help the environment — it also helps your wallet. Energy-efficient upgrades can reduce the amount of water, gas, electricity, and other utilities your home uses significantly. In some cases, they can even qualify…
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Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with these 8 Small Changes
Recent data shows that LEED-certified green homes are on the rise. And with the savings they offer, it’s no wonder why. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED-certified homes save owners anywhere from 20 to 30% on their energy…
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What to Expect from a Professional Energy Audit
An energy audit is conducted by public utility companies or independent private-sector specialists. Make sure you choose an auditor who’s been certified by the Association of Energy Engineers, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, or the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Note…
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What is Nest
Reinvent the antiquated home thermostat and enable it with new technology then use it as hub or springboard to create other products for the home.
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Consider an Energy Audit
Over the last ten years energy providers, particularly electric companies, have been working to educate consumers about their energy use. Electricity use is a concept that’s hard to visualize until you get the bill and it’s quantified in dollars and cents.
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