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Energy Efficient Heating
Energy Efficient Heating
Did you know that houses produce more air pollution than cars? You can save the planet while you save on heating bills by ...
Energy Efficient Mortgage
Energy Efficient Mortgage
The Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) allows a homebuyer to save future money on utility bills. This is done by financing the ...
Energy Efficient Washer Dryer Set Installed
Energy Efficient Washer Dryer Set Installed
Bob and Ryley install a Maytag Neptune washer-dryer set. Manufacturer's representative Jay Klosterman describes the product's ...
Energy Incentives
Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ...
Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy-saving bulbs are a great idea, especially in fixtures that tend to be left on for extended periods of time, such as ...
Energy Star Appliances
Energy Star Appliances
Here's something to consider when you're appliance shopping. The Energy Star program was formed as a partnership between the ...
Energy Star Appliances
Energy Star Appliances
After the countertops are in Bob meets with Ren Anderson of NREL to look at the Energy Star appliances.
Energy Star Homes
Energy Star Homes
The Energy Star qualified home sticker or certificate means a house has been independently verified to meet the EPA’s strict ...
Energy Star Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fan
Energy Star Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fan
The ceiling fan is being installed in the Punta Gorda home. Its workbox must be firmly mounted to hold the ceiling fan in ...
Energy-Wise Lighting Fixtures
Energy-Wise Lighting Fixtures
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. We all know that switching to fluorescent lighting saves energy and money. But ...
Energy=Efficient Windbreaks
Energy=Efficient Windbreaks
Smart landscaping that saves energy and dollars.
EnergyWise House: An EnergyWise House Takes Smart Building
EnergyWise House: An EnergyWise House Takes Smart Building
We set out to build a house that was energy efficient both in the way it was built and the way it would function. Advanced ...
EnergyWise House: An Ultra Energy-Efficient Home in the Desert
EnergyWise House: An Ultra Energy-Efficient Home in the Desert
BobVila.com's "EnergyWise" project demonstrates how site, design and materials combine to bring maximum energy efficiency to ...
EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun and its heat from entering your ...
EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) bring energy-efficient design and home ...
EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a ...
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning
Many people buy or use air conditioners without understanding their designs, components, and operating principles. Proper ...
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and clothes dryers at the ...
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14 percent of your utility bill.
EnergyWise House: Using Plants for Sun Control
EnergyWise House: Using Plants for Sun Control
Landscaping is a critical element in building an energy efficient home. A few simple strategies can add up to big savings on ...
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