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8 Secret Sources of Wasted Energy In Your Home

Turning off the lights in an unoccupied room or cutting back on water usage are ways you can save money on your household bills and positively impact the environment. However, there may be secret sources of wasted energy in your home of which you’re unaware. Inflation and the rising cost of electricity left 20% of […]

Programmable Thermostat | Tuesday Tip

Programmable thermostats learn your habits so you’re more comfortable when you’re home and saving money when you’re not.

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6 Ways To Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

While coronavirus may be the talk of the town at the moment, climate change hasn’t gone away.  With sea levels continuously on the rise, atmospheric carbon dioxide at its highest level for 800,000 years and plastic in the oceans at an unprecedented high, it can be all too easy to get sidetracked at this time […]

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How Can Windows Reduce Your Energy Usage?

Windows have a significant impact on the look and feel of a home or commercial building. They let natural light filter in and allow you to enjoy the outdoor scenery. At the same time, they play a role in a building’s energy efficiency — or lack thereof. Excess light shining in can raise indoor temperatures […]

Going from Guzzler to Green: 4 Possible Makeovers for Creating an Energy-Efficient Home

No matter what color the paint on the side of your house may be, every home could stand to be a little more “green.” The truth is that homes are some of the leading contributors to global climate change and, unless we start making some pretty big corrections soon, we’re going to find out what […]

5 Energy Saving Tricks and Treats

Image by D L / Creative Commons Halloween is traditionally known for tricks and treats. However, individuals looking to save energy, during the holiday season or perhaps throughout the entire year, can try some tricks and get some treats of their own. From shining a light on sources of vampire energy, to hunting down ghost […]