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Energy Efficiency is Making Homes More Valuable
January 10th, 2019It seems that the long debate over whether energy efficiency and a home having lower energy bills actually adds to a home’s resale value may finally be…
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Efficient and eco-conscious: Building an Earth-friendly home
July 26th, 2018The average new house built in the United States is nearly 3,000 square feet and uses roughly 900 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month. And…
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Energy efficiency myths that are costing you money
July 11th, 2018Energy efficiency: it’s a goal that many people aim for. But with so much conflicting advice floating around, it’s hard to know if you’re hitting…
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Do home energy efficiency upgrades actually save you money?
October 14th, 2015This post is brought to you by our content partners at the Chicago Tribune. In a sobering surprise for American homeowners, a recent study by economists…
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Are you ready for a blistering heatwave? 8 Ways to Stay Cool
August 18th, 2015Summer is a glorious time of year, but it looks like the dog days of summer are going to be relentless and keeping cool can be…
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Earth Hour By The Numbers
March 27th, 2015Earth Hour is one hour a year where we turn the lights off. Flip the switch. Unplug. On Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.,…
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Buying a Dryer: Natural Gas or Electric?
May 7th, 2014Natural gas dryers are more energy-efficient and cheaper to run because they only use a small amount of electricity to turn the drum and take…
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