Recent Blog Posts

  • What’s The “Greenest” Insulation Around?

    February 15, 2013
    Evidence suggests fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool insulation beat out cellulose insulation hands down. What’s more, fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool insulation qualify for use in the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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  • Reducing Energy Costs with Energy Saving Products

    January 1, 2013
    Your heating system may be taking the summer off, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do more to lower your energy bill. Reducing energy costs in the home is not just a wintertime concern. There are many products available to help you to start saving energy right now.
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  • Furnace Maintenance for Winter Warmth

    December 1, 2012
    Labor Day has passed and so have the Dog Days of Summer. Your furnace has been hibernating for many months now and you will soon have to wake it up from its long slumber.
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  • What You Should Know About Pellet Stoves

    December 1, 2012
    Like a fireplace, a pellet stove is an alternative way of heating your house without the crazy costs of energy bills. What most people do not know is that pellet stoves can heat a home in one of the most efficient and eco friendly manners possible.
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  • Easy Energy Saving Projects for your Kitchen & Bath

    November 1, 2012
    Want to make a difference in your energy bill but don’t want to get involved in a huge project? A great place to make a big impact with little effort is in your kitchen and bathroom. We’re not talking about tearing things apart and doing an expensive remodeling project, either.
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  • Green Building Advantages for Contractors

    September 1, 2012
    A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more efficient, and offer health benefits. Studies report that home buyers are willing to pay for these benefits when purchasing their homes.
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  • How to Identify Real Green from "Greenwashing"

    September 1, 2012
    It seems everywhere you look nowadays everyone is promoting themselves or their product as "green. " But how do you separate "real green" from "greenwashing" - that is, products that are advertised as green without truly offering environmental or health benefits?
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  • Passive Solar Home Design 2011 Tax Credit

    December 1, 2011
    After you’ve selected the most energy efficient window for your money, how do you further enhance the energy efficiency of your home?   The answer is called Passive Solar Home Design. ENERGY STAR outlines the five elements that constitute a complete passive solar home design.
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  • Simple things for your home to go green and save you money

    April 1, 2011
    Going green is not only good for the planet, it can also be good for your wallet. Here are some simple ideas you can do to do two good things at once:Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)Do you know those curly-fry looking light bulbs you’ve seen everywhere?
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