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 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...
by Sandy Carpenter | Apr 27, 2020 | blog, efficiency, saving money
The leaks around windows and doors in an average home can be the cause of losing up to 30% of the homes heating and cooling. If your windows are in good condition you can take some steps to reduce the energy loss but you may want to consider...
by Sandy Carpenter | Apr 23, 2020 | blog, saving money
Let’s shed some light on lighting efficiency. Basically, light bulbs come in three types. They are halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). They each have their own pros and cons so let’s...
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