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Can Solar Power Panels Save You Money?

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Can Solar Power Panels Save You Money?

Homeowners who are thinking about installing solar panels on their roofs are not just considering the advantages that this can have on the environment, but probably the advantages that this can have on their wallets as well. On top of saving you money on your power bill, there are numerous state rebates and tax incentives that come with using solar power panels. Check out the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency website for more information.

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JAN
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Power, Solar, Tax Credits and Rebates

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

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

Static Electricity? No Problem — Use A Humidifier To Take Care Of It

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Static Electricity? No Problem — Use A Humidifier To Take Care Of It

Dry winter air can cause a variety of issues, ranging from the mildly irritating to the downright damaging. Static electricity typically falls into the former category, although it can cause more serious problems in extreme cases. In any event, if you’d like to eliminate static and reduce all the issues associated with dry air, a humidifier is the way to go.

Static electricity

You’ve probably noticed static electricity from the many forms it takes: frizzy hair, clingy clothing and those telltale sparks ...

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Categories: Humidity, HVAC, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Power

How Well Are You Prepared For A Power Outage?

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How Well Are You Prepared For A Power Outage?

Winter storms in the Greater Charlotte area have been known to knock out power and leave homeowners stranded in their homes for days at a time, until local crews can get roads cleared and power back up and running. Being ready for a power outage, therefore, is an essential step homeowners should take to make the experience as pleasant as possible.

Here’s a list of some basic preparations homeowners should make for potential power outages:

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31
JAN
0

Categories: Insulation, Power, Sealing Air Leaks