The winter holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends over shared meals, and to showcase your Dayton area home with festive lighting and decorations. While the additional cooking, heating and energy usage can do a number on your utility bills, there are ways to help reign in those costs. Read on […]
An Energy-Savings Strategy When the Prospect of Winter Heating Bills Gives You the Chills
It’s possible to lower high heating costs with an energy-savings strategy that you can put in place with a little effort and expense. The time and money you devote to making small improvements throughout your home will give you increased comfort and long-term savings.
The Energy-Efficient Home: Are All Your Systems in Sync?
The energy-efficient home involves all systems working together. Your heating and cooling systems use about half of your power annually, and focusing on maximum performance at minimum cost is part of the whole-house concept.
Summer Energy-Saving Tips for Greater Dayton
As you recall from the record-breaking heat of 2012, temperatures can certainly get high in the Dayton area. When humidity is factored in, even an 85 degree day can be downright sticky and uncomfortable. Though you may be tempted to crank up the air conditioning, we all know that’s not a very economical decision. Here […]
Calculate Savings by Knowing Which of Your Home’s Appliances Use the Most Energy
Knowing how much energy your home’s appliances and electronics use will help you calculate savings by using them wisely and maintaining them. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that cooling and heating homes tops the list of home energy users, taking approximately 50 percent of household energy consumption, followed by water heating, cooking and drying […]
Prep for Summer Energy Savings In Your Home With These Pointers
With the arrival of summer heat, Dayton area homeowners will see their electricity costs rise. Not only does running your air conditioner continuously increase your utility costs, other home systems also may contribute to higher energy bills. You don’t have to resign yourself to high utility bills this summer, however. There are a lot of […]
Reading Your Gas Bill: Is Everything Above The Bottom Line A Blur?
Ever open a bill and think you’re staring at a made-up language? Reading your gas bill can feel like that sometimes. Many homeowners look at the price, shrug their shoulders, and pay it without a second thought. Educating yourself on the details included in your gas bill can go a long way toward learning how […]
Your High Energy Bills: 7 Common-Sense Ways To Cut Them Down To Size
If you seem to be paying too much for energy in your Dayton area home, changing a few habits can help you lower your monthly bills. When it comes to conserving energy, small things can add up to big savings. Here are seven ways you can lower those high energy bills:
An Electronically Commutated Motor Contributes To Significant Energy Savings
If you use a forced-air system to heat and cool your home, an electronically commutated motor (ECM) can help you save a good deal of energy. Unlike a conventional motor, the ECMs (also called variable-speed motors) use much less electricity by virtue of their design and components. An ECM converts AC power to DC, which […]
Yes, Your Older Dayton-Area Home Can Be Energy Efficient And Charming, Too
Many people think that it’s impossible to have an older home that’s also energy efficient. However, this is not the case. You don’t require a modern, high-tech home in order to save money on your energy bills. In fact, many older homes already have passive energy efficiency features, since they were built before modern air-conditioning […]
