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The Skinny on Whole-House Fans...

Whole-house fans work great to help cool our homes during the summer. But beware that they can waste tremendous amounts of energy and... 

“Free” Cooling...

Close windows and doors during the hottest parts of the day and open them at night to take advantage of “free” cooling.  Read More →

Window Air Conditioners...

Assuming your window air conditioner is sized properly for your room, turn it off if you leave the room for more than 30 minutes. You’ll... 

Keep out the Heat...

Close windows and doors during the hottest part of the day and open them up at night to take advantage of “free” cooling.  Read More →

Trees = Energy...

Mature shade trees can cut air conditioning costs by 50%. They also absorb carbon dioxide. So, plant  trees to shade your windows... 

Shade Windows...

Use external bamboo shades or similar devices to prevent the sun from hitting your east and west facing windows during the summer to... 
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