How Much Money Can LED Light Bulbs Save You?

LED lightbulbs have been coming on strong in the past few years as the new energy-efficient king of bulbs for home use. In addition to energy savings, LED bulbs offer a significantly reduced heat output as well as the ability to get a variety of output colors. ...

What are the 2012 Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency?

As of December 31, 2011 many tax credits that were available for the purchase of energy-efficient products have expired. This had included such items as windows and doors, insulation, air conditioners, and propane water heaters. If you are however, thinking...

Save Money with Energy Star Light Bulbs

The Energy Star rating is given to light bulbs that have achieved a very high level of operational efficiency. Energy Star rated bulbs will have a blue Energy Star insignia on the packaging, so they can easily be identified by just looking at the outside of the...

Power Inverters for the Home

If you want to supply alternative power to your house with batteries or solar panels you’ll need a power inverter to convert from the battery (most likely 12 or 24 Volt) system to the 110 AC found in a home. Here is agreat article on inverter design and what...

How Much Insulation Do I Need in My Attic?

Attics are among the least energy efficient parts of a typical home. They are generally not heated or cooled and often do not have sufficient ventilation or insulation. During colder months, the temperature in your attic will be approximately the same as the outdoor...