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Posts Tagged ‘energy audit’
Is Your Disposable Income – Better or Worse?
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Light Green: Home Efficiency Inspections
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Did you know that a short, in-home consultation will provide you with information that could help you protect our environment and ultimately put serious cash back in your pocket? In as little as one to four years, most energy upgrades, which significantly reduce the negative effect your house has on the environment, will make you money by making your home more energy efficient. Read More...
Oil Versus Gas: The Actual Heat Output of the Fuel
Monday, November 8th, 2010
Ok… In this third part of our 'oil vs gas' evaluation, we have to start getting a little technical. NYSERDA has a great website with fancy charts showing excellent comparisons of the different fuel choices residents of the Mid-Hudson Valley have. To truly compare fuel costs, you have to know how much heat you get per dollar spent. In reality the cost per unit (gallons/therm/KW) doesn’t mean much if you don’t do the conversions. Read More...
Green air conditioning
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
On the list of environmentally friendly improvements that can be made in a home, green air conditioning is considered one of the more unrealistic by many people; the perception is that no air conditioner at all is the only “green” alternative. However, improvements in technology and changes to environmental laws have led to incredible improvements in air conditioners in recent years. Today's air conditioning cools the home better with less energy, sometimes reducing its carbon footprint dramatically. Read More...
Get a Raise! Save the Environment!
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Ben Franklin said "a penny saved is a penny earned". Read More...
