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Saving Money On Heating With Programmable Thermostats

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Saving Money On Heating With Programmable Thermostats

Heating your home is a constant game. It is hard to save money, remain comfortable and be responsible to the environment at the same time. With rising energy costs and a green movement that is bringing everyone more in touch with their footprint on the Earth, homeowners are looking for reasonable solutions in heating and air conditioning their home.

Most heating options that are environmentally friendly are very costly to homeowners and can take weeks to install. One improvement you ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Programmable, Thermostats

Greening Up Your Home Starts With The Sensible Use Of Air Conditioning

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Greening Up Your Home Starts With The Sensible Use Of Air Conditioning

In the Charlotte area of North Carolina, summer is hot and humid with temperatures averaging in the mid to high 90s. Air conditioning in this part of the country is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. That said, however, it’s important to try and “green up” your home and save money by minimizing use of your air conditioner. Here are some ways to do this:

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Fans, Thermostats

A Solar Heating System That Breaks New Ground In Home Comfort

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A Solar Heating System That Breaks New Ground In Home Comfort

The SunSource solar heating energy system from Lennox brings a new dimension to home comfort that goes way beyond obtaining power from the sun. Helped by roof-mounted modules, it converts sunlight into actual electricity, which can be used to run your air conditioner or heat pump while reducing your cooling and heating costs by up to half.

This solar heating system uses abundant, free solar energy to not only generate electricity to heat and cool your home, but it can even ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Power, Programmable, Solar, Tax Credits and Rebates

Tips Versus Myths Of Household Heating

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Tips Versus Myths Of Household Heating

Heating your household (and the money it costs to do so) is a topic of much discussion between all sorts of people; as such, it is expected that some myths will arise through all the conversation. We know how myths work: what one person hears will be relayed to another, possibly even changing slightly, so on and so forth. So then how do we know which little tips to trust? Which are misleading?

One very common myth is that leaving the ...

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OCT
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Programmable, Solar, Thermostats

9 Benefits Of Converting To Solar Power Panels

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9 Benefits Of Converting To Solar Power Panels

As you can surely imagine, the benefits of converting to a system using energy produced by solar power panels can be enormous. If you are tired of relying on traditional power usage and being subject to the rising costs of traditional power, perhaps converting your house to solar energy panels is a viable option for you. Here is a short list of benefits you may experience.

1. Though there is an initial cost of converting to solar power, ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, HVAC, Power, Solar, Tax Credits and Rebates

The Energy Star: Why It Matters When You’re Making A Cooling Or Heating Investment

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The Energy Star: Why It Matters When You’re Making A Cooling Or Heating Investment

Any wise investment strategy involves doing your homework before you buy. Your HVAC system is an investment and deserves the same consideration. Fortunately, Energy Star makes it easier to make a wise purchase when it comes to heating and cooling equipment.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced Energy Star in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program for identifying energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products. When the program began it was used mainly for computers and monitors, but eventually expanded to heating and ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Evaluations, Energy Star, HVAC, Power, Tax Credits and Rebates

Your New Air Conditioner: Pay Attention To The SEER Ratings, But Consider These Features, Too

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Your New Air Conditioner: Pay Attention To The SEER Ratings, But Consider These Features, Too

No matter what brand of air conditioner you choose to buy, the unit should be as efficient as possible so that it provides good cooling at a reasonable price. An Energy Star certification will ensure you’re getting a model that has passed government tests for efficiency. The unit should have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 15 or higher, with higher SEER numbers indicating better efficiency.

Beyond SEER, however, there are several other features that will improve the performance of ...

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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Filtration, Heat Pumps, HVAC

Programmable Thermostats: How To Make The Smart Decision

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Programmable Thermostats: How To Make The Smart Decision

Investing in a programmable thermostat will quickly pay you back, as the average energy savings you can expect from using these devices approaches 10 percent. By selecting a model with “smart” capabilities, you can lock in the highest savings possible while providing the ultimate in convenience.

Programming options

Standard and smart programmable thermostats generally allow homeowners to set their devices for up to four daily schedules. But weekly scheduling options differ from one model thermostat to another.

You can choose:

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Programmable, Thermostats, Zoning Systems

Designing And Retrofitting Your Home For Passive Solar

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Designing And Retrofitting Your Home For Passive Solar

Homeowners who take advantage of passive solar home design can boost energy savings by lowering the heating and cooling load of their homes. Passive solar design is most easily accomplished when building or remodeling a home, requiring a more manageable investment than investing in active solar equipment, like photovoltaic panels.
There are five basic concepts to using passive solar:

If you’re interested in passive solar design, contact your local solar experts at Acosta Heating & Cooling today! We’ve been serving ...

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Categories: Cooling, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Solar

Fresh Air Year Round – With An Energy Bonus

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Fresh Air Year Round – With An Energy Bonus

The indoor air quality of your home is important when trying to keep your family healthy, hence the need for ventilation. However, ventilation systems can be both practical and economical. Energy recovery ventilation systems vent the home while keeping energy loss to a minimum.

Benefits of home ventilation

Pumping a constant stream of fresh air into your home helps keep it healthy by pushing out stale, contaminated air. Things like dust, mold and bacteria are removed, thus reducing the chances of ...

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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation

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