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Solar Clothes Dryer...

A solar clothes dryer (aka, clothes line) can save you about $85 a year in energy costs if used when during the warm, dry months.  Read More →

Insulation is Important...

The easiest and most cost-effective way to insulate your home is to add insulation in the attic. To find out if you have enough attic... 

Ditch the Old Reefer...

Keeping your beer cold in an old refrigerator in the garage? Older refrigerators can cost $200 or more to operate each year compared... 

Gas Appliances...

When using gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed.  Read More →

Replace Filters...

Replace the air filters for your heating and cooling system every month.  Read More →

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... 
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