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Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down Year Round in Your Central Florida Home

Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down Year Round in Your Central Florida Home

November 20, 2014

Winter is just around the corner in Orlando and it’s time to get ready for cooler temperatures. Even though our winters are mild compared to many other parts of the country you should take the time to prepare. These six simple steps will help you keep your energy costs down and enjoy a comfortable winter season. 

2013 Tax Credits: Use Them This Summer With a New A/C

2013 Tax Credits: Use Them This Summer With a New A/C

August 29, 2013

Thinking about replacing your A/C with a new energy-efficient unit this summer? Here’s some good news – you may be able to take advantage of federal tax credits for purchasing energy-efficient heating and cooling systems during 2013. The 25C tax credit, enacted back in December 2012, creates a welcome incentive for homeowners to step up …

Energy Costs Out of Control? Tips for Controlling Them

Energy Costs Out of Control? Tips for Controlling Them

June 6, 2013

With summer about to take hold in the Orlando area, your energy costs may be getting out of hand this time of the year. However, you can take some steps to make sure that you’re not paying any more than you have to.

How An Attic Fan Fits Into an Overall Energy-Savings Strategy

How An Attic Fan Fits Into an Overall Energy-Savings Strategy

July 3, 2012

Energy costs continue to rise and homeowners constantly struggle to keep them under control. It pays to have an overall energy-savings strategy that includes a home energy audit, air-conditioner tune-ups and seasonal maintenance. Those are the obvious things, but something that isn’t so obvious is installing an attic ventilation fan.

Six Easy Ways To Control Your Summer Energy Costs

Six Easy Ways To Control Your Summer Energy Costs

June 5, 2012

With record heat in cities across the country this spring, there’s no denying that summer is coming. Warm weather means a spike in energy bills for many Florida homeowners, but there are a number of ways to keep summer energy bills under control:

Lower Your Heating And Cooling Load For Savings Both Now And When You Replace Your System

Lower Your Heating And Cooling Load For Savings Both Now And When You Replace Your System

January 5, 2012

Heating and cooling costs represent the greatest portion of a typical energy bill for most homeowners. You can save money on energy costs by lowering your home’s heating and cooling load.

Wondering Why Your Energy Costs Are High? Consider An Energy Evaluation

Wondering Why Your Energy Costs Are High? Consider An Energy Evaluation

November 29, 2011

With winter on the way, you will begin to use your heating system more and more. That’s why now is the ideal time to make sure you’re not wasting any energy — and paying for it. The best way to do this is to have an HVAC professional perform an energy evaluation on your house and help …

How To Select And Size Your New Solar System

How To Select And Size Your New Solar System

September 22, 2011

Now that summer is here in Orlando, most of us are experiencing rising energy costs. One way to keep your utility bills down and take advantage of Florida’s sunny climate is to install a solar energy system, which uses the world’s cleanest and most renewable energy source—the sun—to heat your home and generate electricity for …

Degree Days: How To Use Them To Figure Your Energy Use

Degree Days: How To Use Them To Figure Your Energy Use

September 6, 2011

Degree days help homeowners estimate their utility bill as well as give them in-depth information about what their energy costs are actually going toward. They can also help determine when and why they are using more energy throughout the course of the year.