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Efergy E2 At the end of each month, do you find yourself wondering why the energy bills are as high as they are? Professional energy consultants find that in most homes, residents are using much more energy than they realize. Not actually measuring energy usage can lead to spending 20 percent more on energy than [...] Currently, the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) states there are approximately 500 million T12 fluorescent tube lamps installed in US buildings, and in use every day. This type of bulb is used mostly in commercial and industrial settings such as office buildings, schools, and warehouses. The regulations set by the US Department of Energy call for [...] The days of summer are winding down, and soon the iciness of winter will once again be the guest of honor in many conversations. Unfortunately for some, lack of proper insulation will cause the ice of winter to mean nothing more than a hard time controlling the temperature at home, which also leads to higher [...] Most homeowners are tired of skyrocketing energy bills, year after year, particularly during seasonal changes. When air enters the home from its exterior through air ducts, for example, the air conditioner spends more time trying to regulate the property’s temperature. Eliminating air drafts throughout a home will keep hot air from entering and cold air from escaping during [...] Bath Exhaust Fan When you think of conservation in the bathroom, water is probably the first thing that comes to mind, right? However, a considerable amount of energy is used here also. Aside from lighting and water heating, energy is used quite frequently through the bath exhaust fan, especially since it is often left running [...] Compact fluorescent light bulbs are produced to conserve energy, unlike their incandescent counterparts. For example, a 13-watt CFL is manufactured to replace a 60-watt incandescent, using only 22% of the power that the incandescent needs. Also unlike the incandescent, CFL light color and light brightness are based on lumens and color temperature, not wattage. These [...] Heating and cooling is the largest residential expense for the average home, contributing to as much as 43% of the energy bill. Improving the efficiency of your heating and cooling system is one way to save energy and money from this source. Experts suggest regularly changing your air filters is one way to ensure a [...] Pick a window in your house. When you place your hand to it do you feel a draft coming in? If you do, you are facing an insulation problem. Windows that are not properly insulated bring drafts in, and take money out of your wallet. Creating a tight seal around the windows allows you to [...] Electrical Outlet Insulation During winter, can you feel cold air coming in through electrical outlets located on exterior walls? More often than not, outlets and wall switches are left out when insulating a home. This contributes to both heat and energy loss. One of the fastest and most cost-efficient ways to reduce unwanted air flow [...] Energy-efficient bulbs have come a long way from the flickering lights which are far too reminiscent of scenes from a Hollywood horror film. Lighting that saves energy can be found in a variety of colors, shapes, and for a number of fixtures as well. Among the most decorative of energy-efficient lighting are the Philips LED [...] |
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