It may not be immediately apparent to homeowners living in mild climates why it’s important to consider a high-efficiency furnace upgrade. In our region, homeowners tend to place a priority on purchasing high-efficiency cooling systems, and rightly so. However, going with a high-efficiency furnace upgrade offers more than just improved efficiency and energy savings. Learn the value you’ll gain from choosing a furnace upgrade that performs.
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If You’re Looking for a Furnace Upgrade, Go With High Efficiency
Thursday, April 11th, 2013Learn These Solar Basics Before Upgrading
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
It’s time for you to start taking energy savings into your own hands. No more depending on the power company for all of your electric needs. But before you jump in and buy the first system that strikes your fancy, here are some common solar basics you need to know to make the best decision.
Learn About 25C Energy Tax Credits
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
The recent “fiscal cliff” budget agreement in Washington had one big positive side effect for American homeowners – reinstatement of the 25C federal energy tax credits that expired at the end of 2011. The credits act as an incentive for homeowners to purchase energy-efficient heating and cooling appliances, as well as energy-saving insulation, windows, etc.
How To Let Your Landscaping Provide Energy Savings
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
When it comes to keeping their homes energy efficient, people generally consider installing better insulation, replacing old doors or windows, laying down weatherstripping, buying an attic fan or investing in an Energy Star certified heating and cooling system. While all of these options are effective in both lowering utility bills and reducing energy consumption, there’s another option very few people consider – landscaping.
Insulation Basics To Help Keep Your Home Cool
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
If you’re like most San Joaquin Valley homeowners, you’re looking for the best way to block the blistering heat from entering your home. Luckily, by getting to know insulation basics, you can learn how to keep your home cool without spending a fortune on air conditioning. Knowing insulation basics will also help you save energy in the winter.
Sealed Ductwork Is Energy-Efficient Ductwork
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
An energy-efficient cooling and heating system can give you numerous benefits. If you’re not ready to upgrade to a new system, you can do a number of things to increase your home’s energy efficiency, including sealing your ductwork.
Solar 101 — Let’s Talk About The Micro-Inverter
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
On a typical day in the sunny San Joaquin valley, rooftop solar panels quietly generate clean electricity to lower homeowners’ utility bills and reduce our demand on fossil fuels.
Everyone talks about SEER, but it really isn’t the relevant measure of an air conditioner’s efficiency in a hot climate
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
With the San Joaquin Valley’s blazing summer nearly upon us, if you’re looking for an air conditioning upgrade, you’ll need to know how to compare the energy efficiency of different models. Most people think the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) is the best way to make a comparison. But increasingly, in climates with hot summers, EER is becoming the better standard for comparison. So when it comes to SEER versus EER, go with the latter number.
A Radiant Barrier Can Reduce Your Cooling Costs
Thursday, July 5th, 2012
Cool air is passive, but heat is always on the move in your home. Installation of a radiant barrier can slow it down. Heat rises, transfers through ceilings and walls, or radiates from a hot surface to a cooler one. Plugging air leaks can prevent heat loss from living spaces due to convection in winter. Adding insulation reduces downward conduction from a hot attic in summer. But heat from the sun’s energy radiating through the roof and into the attic can only be reduced by radiant barrier material.
Save Energy Dollars While On Vacation This Summer
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Most people look forward to their summer vacation all year. However, if you don’t prepare your home for the vacation, you may end up with high energy costs and other problems while you’re away. To give yourself maximum peace of mind and to reduce your home’s expenses while you’re gone this summer, take some of the following steps: