July 13, 2017
Every month, millions of people across the country open up their energy bills and are shocked by how much they’re expected to pay. Some curse the inclement weather, while others blame their city’s high prices, but we’re here to tell you that there’s often another culprit — your less-than-energy-efficient appliances and other items that either …
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March 30, 2017
Choosing an HVAC system is a serious investment. You want your new heat pump to be as efficient as possible for long-term savings, but you also want to save money on upfront costs. For Central Florida homeowners, that’s no problem!
March 9, 2017
Water conservation is becoming more of a concern for homeowners, both to save a precious natural resource and lower their household operating costs. If you’re looking for effective ways to conserve water and lower your related utility bills by up to 10 percent annually, try these simple tips:
March 7, 2017
Your home’s envelope is all of the materials that separate your living spaces from your crawl space, attic space and the great outdoors. Air leaks in the envelope waste energy, allow air and moisture infiltration and make your HVAC system work harder to cool and heat your home.
October 6, 2016
The federal government has made tax credits available until the end of December 31, 2016 for home improvements in existing, primary homes that promote energy savings. These credits apply to qualifying purchases made in 2015 and 2016 and range from HVAC systems to new windows. Homeowners can deduct 10 percent of the purchase and installation …
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June 14, 2016
Air conditioning bills can put a damper on summertime household spending, so it makes sense to do whatever you can to minimize those bills. Aside from the obvious solution – adapting to higher temperatures in the home – homeowners can take a variety of actions to improve air conditioner efficiency. When an A/C is operating …
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January 26, 2016
Keeping every room in your home at consistent temperatures isn’t just hard work, but it can also be energy intensive. A zoning system can help put an end to inconsistent temperatures in your home while helping you save energy and money.
January 21, 2016
Taking advantage of the geothermal tax credit for a geothermal heat pump before the end of 2016 will jump-start your energy savings with this type of system. Here’s why this could be the most opportune time to upgrade your HVAC equipment.
April 11, 2013
If you have been considering installing high-efficiency heating or air-conditioning systems in your home in order to lower your utility bills, you can do so this year and get some help from Uncle Sam in paying for the upgrades. President Obama signed legislation on Jan. 2, 2013 to avert the “fiscal cliff.” That law reinstated …
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