When it comes to boosting your energy savings, you’d be amazed how much a difference little things can make. There are a number of factors that can affect whether you save money on your energy bill – and some of these things are completely free or cost only a token amount. Here are some tips […]
Beware Of These Energy-Savings Myths
The quest for ongoing energy savings has resulted in a number of myths that frequently get repeated as truth. There are many reliable ways to save energy and money, but here are some myths that can lead us to try things that don’t actually work:
Yellow EnergyGuide Labels: Don’t Overlook Their Useful Info
Choosing the most effective, economical, and energy-efficient HVAC equipment and appliances requires reliable information. One of the best and most easily accessible sources of this information is the EnergyGuide label. The Federal Trade Commission requires that the labels be affixed to many types of energy-consuming devices. With data from the EnergyGuide label, you can make […]
High Energy Bills? Lower Electricity Costs, Contribute To Fewer Blackouts
When the weather heats up, demand for electricity rises steeply, and blackouts become more possible. (These are the sort of blackouts that occur because of high demands on the power grid, unlike the sort of massive storm-related blackouts that struck much of Ohio and the East this summer.) Although it involves a little sacrifice and […]
Reducing Heat Gain In Your Home With One Simple, Low-Cost Tip
Reducing heat gain in your home goes a long way toward lowering your air conditioning bill. The first and easiest step is to address your windows, which can be responsible for as much as 50 percent of the heat entering your home. The ultraviolet rays of the sun bring the heat indoors, though many options […]
Tips To Reduce Home Energy Costs While Away On Summer Vacation
Is it time for that well-deserved vacation? Are you heading out of town for a holiday celebration or a wedding? No matter why you’re traveling, take a few moments to prepare your home for energy conservation while you’re away. You’ll reduce home energy costs, avoiding a surprisingly high energy bill after you return to your Dayton area […]
Looking For Year-Round Energy Savings? Consider Geothermal Heating And Cooling
Here in southwest Ohio, our air temperature varies a lot over the course of a year, and quite a bit even within the same day. But several feet below the surface of our planet the situation is very different. The temperature slightly underground is always moderate and consistently ranges from about 40 to 75 degrees […]
High Energy Costs Can Often Be Attributed To At Least One Of Three Factors
With the economy still struggling, homeowners everywhere are trying to find ways to cut costs and lower their utility bills. One sure-fire way to lower your monthly bills is to reduce the amount of energy your home uses by looking at heating and cooling efficiency. One of three potential problems with your HVAC system may […]
Reducing Heating And Cooling Loads Also Reduces Energy Costs
Did you know that there’s a fairly easy way to cut energy spending in your home? If you lower your home’s heating and cooling load, you will automatically spend less year-round. The secret is finding the most effective ways to improve your home’s performance.
Operating Tips For Programmable Thermostats
A programmable thermostat can provide your home with significant energy and cost savings. However, if you don’t use it properly, you will not get the maximum amount of benefit from your investment. Follow these simple operating tips for programmable thermostats for the maximum energy savings and cost savings possible in your Southwest Ohio home:
