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Save Energy in Your Apartment

Homeowners have more control over energy consumption than apartment dwellers but there are ways you can do your part to save energy in an apartment as well. The main areas of inefficiency in an apartment are the fridge, the oven and the air conditioner. If you change the way you use those appliances in your [...]

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Save Energy by Preventing Air Leaks

Air leak control is one of the most important factors when trying to save energy in your home. Blocking drafts reduce heat loss, which will cut energy costs and save you money. Some of the draftiest areas in your home are also the easiest to fix such as the electrical outlets, trim areas, and windows seals. Checking these three main areas will make a noticeable reduction in your energy costs.

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Cash for Caulkers Takes a Step Forward

President Barak Obama called that committee vote “an important step forward in our effort to create jobs, save consumers money and increase energy efficiency.

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California Saving More on Energy

Perhaps Texas should follow California’s green footprints—believe it or not—because the average utility bill in California is 56 percent lower than in Texas, according to a press release issued by The California Air Resources Board (CARB) with the latest findings of the latest economic effects of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act.

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Increase The Value Of Your Home With Energy Efficient Renovations

Energy Projects Can Help Resale Value of Home

If you’re planning to sell your house soon and want remodeling projects that will help your house move on a sluggish market, forget the fancy bamboo flooring and granite counter-tops, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal.

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Cash for Caulkers Takes a Step Forward

The prospects look good for the Cash for Caulkers program. On April 14, legislation to create the program was officially introduced in the House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of legislators. The program could save consumers both money and energy by offering rebates when they make certain energy-saving investments in their homes.

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Celebrate Earth Day By Saving Energy

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22, and this year marks its 40th anniversary. There are many things you can do to make the world a better place to live—and save money while you’re at it! Start with little things that are easy to do, and you’ll soon find yourself becoming more thrifty and energy conscious.

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The Right Window Treatments Help With Energy Efficiency

Achieve Home Energy Efficiency With Window Treatments

Often times, when people are choosing window treatments for their homes, their principal concern is privacy or beautification. But, window treatments can also be a key factor in how energy efficient your home is…

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Leaky windows are wasting your energy - and money

Is your home leaking energy and wasting money?

Harsh winter weather this year blasted many areas of the country that don’t often see snow and frigid temperatures. It’s a good reminder that no matter where you live, your home is your refuge from the cold and it should be as energy efficient as possible…

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Free Energy Is Right Outside Your Windows

Often times, when we think of ways to save energy, or tips on how to save energy, we think of turning off lights and fixing leaky faucets—both of which, by the way, are great ideas to incorporate green living into our way of thinking…but what about opening the curtains in the winter?…

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