www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
7 years ago | 18 IMPRESSIONS
Roof and loft
Heat rises, and in an uninsulated home, a quarter of heat is lost through the roof. Insulating your loft, attic or flat roof is a simple and effective way to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills. ...
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energy.gov
7 years ago | 18 IMPRESSIONS
Home Heating Systems
Heating your home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home -- typically making up about 42% of your utility bill. ...
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www.nrcan.gc.ca
7 years ago | 19 IMPRESSIONS
Natural Resources Canada
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The most common type of construction is the full foundation basement, with mainly below grade foundation walls supporting the house structure. Many houses have been built with partial depth foundation walls that create a crawl space under the house. ...
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michael
7 years ago | 21 IMPRESSIONS
Energy Efficiency by simply Sealing your Ducts
California Energy Commission Vice Chair Jackalyne Pfannenstiel said “New air conditioners and furnaces are much more energy efficient and will save you money. ...
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www.greenbiz.com
7 years ago | 21 IMPRESSIONS
3 energy efficiency myths debunked
We all think we know about energy efficiency. We make an effort to turn off the lights when we leave the room and close the refrigerator door after removing food. In today’s society, it is more important than ever before to start cracking down on energy use to save both money and the environment. ...
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Cate Morgan-Harlow
7 years ago | 23 IMPRESSIONS
Energy Efficiency In Winter: The Basics
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Energy efficiency is important all year round, but is particularly pertinent in winter. Here are the basics of energy efficiency at this time of year. In the winter, people put a lot of time and energy into making their homes energy efficient because they want to keep in as much heat as possible. ...
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www.nrdc.org
7 years ago | 14 IMPRESSIONS
How to Reduce Your Energy Consumption
Follow these energy-saving tips to help fight air pollution, global warming and your skyrocketing electric or natural gas bill. ...
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James Piper
7 years ago | 21 IMPRESSIONS
Energy Efficiency: Looking for Trouble in HVAC Systems
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Part one of a three-part article on energy efficiency in HVAC systems January 2016 - HVAC Article Use Policy As the pressure continues on maintenance and engineering managers to eliminate energy waste within institutional and commercial facilities, many managers are turning to a new generation o ...
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www.energy.gov
7 years ago | 17 IMPRESSIONS
Thermostats
You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. ...
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Angelique O'Rourke
7 years ago | 18 IMPRESSIONS
30 Money Saving Tips for Your Business
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Saving money as a small business can be tricky—if you’re a startup especially, money might be tight already. You probably don’t have a big portion of your income that you can tuck away as savings, and you welcome opportunities to make your operations more cost-effective. ...
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www.familyhandyman.com
7 years ago | 18 IMPRESSIONS
10 Tips for Insulating Walls
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It’s easy to insulate your walls with fiberglass insulation (at least when they’re open!), but the job still requires attention to detail to get the maximum benefit. Every gap and compressed batt leaves a path for heat or cold to escape. Measure and cut the fiberglass batt for an exact fit. ...
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Allison Bailes
7 years ago | 29 IMPRESSIONS
Can You Cool Your Home with Crawl Space Air?
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I know it's not air conditioning season, but this story is too good to wait until summer rolls around. My friends at E3 Innovate in Nashville — you may remember them for finding the home ventilated with dead possum odors — have done it again. ...
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Editorial Team
7 years ago | 23 IMPRESSIONS
Best Energy-efficient home improvements
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When it comes to saving money and helping the environment, going green in your home is a great option. The best energy-efficient home improvements are usually simple, and many of them don’t cost a lot of time or money. In fact, most of these improvements can easily be done over a weekend. ...
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www.carsondunlop.com
7 years ago | 19 IMPRESSIONS
Energy Efficiency: Tips to Save Money & Reduce Consumption
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The Ontario Energy Board has approved Enbridge Gas Distribution’s application to increase the price of the rates it charges for natural gas by 40%. This increase is set to come into effect on April 1, 2014. ...
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Eric J. Leech
7 years ago | 22 IMPRESSIONS
Insulate the Surrounding Walls to the Garage
Cost: $1,000 and up for the standard two door garage. Many older homes (and even some newer ones) were not built with insulation in the walls of the garage. Many of these homes have only outside siding, radiant sheathing, and a layer of particle board protecting your garage walls from the elements. ...
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