by Sandy Carpenter | Aug 19, 2021 | blog, efficiency, energy, saving money
If your furnace is old or needing major repairs, now is the time to think about a new one before the snow flies. In 1987 an act was passed stating that furnaces had to be 78% efficient, meaning that 78% of the heat had to go into the home. ...
by Sandy Carpenter | Jul 22, 2021 | blog, efficiency, saving money
As the world’s economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for oil and gas is set to increase — and so is the emission of methane, a potent greenhouse gas with 80 times the heat-trapping power of carbon dioxide. The fossil fuel industry is one of...
by Sandy Carpenter | Jun 10, 2021 | blog, efficiency, energy, Uncategorized
A secret cache of clean energy is lurking in sewers, and there are growing efforts to put it to work in the battle against climate change. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates Americans wash enough energy down the drain every year to power about 30...
by Sandy Carpenter | Jun 30, 2020 | blog, efficiency, energy
Have you ever considered powering your home with solar energy or a wind turbine? The more efficient choice would be wind power because it uses less energy, releases less carbon dioxide and will produce more overall energy. One wind turbine...
by Sandy Carpenter | Jun 12, 2020 | blog, efficiency, saving money
Attic fans can be used to cool your living space any time it is cooler outside than inside your home. Attic fans pull air in through an open window or door while pushing hot air out of your home through attic vents. Ventilation fans are designed to...
by Sandy Carpenter | May 19, 2020 | blog, efficiency, saving money
Insulation comes in several types and is used to slow the heat transfer through walls, attics, ducts or roofs. Your goal for your home should be to lose less warm air in the winter months and less cool air in the summer months. This will in turn reduce...
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