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In part one of our emergency generator series we assessed how much power you would need to power your home in an emergency situation with a nice worksheet provided by Yamaha. Now that you know how much power is required to operate your lights, appliances and heating...
In the event of an extended power outage, having a reliable emergency generator can be vitally important to your health and safety. Emergency generators can be used to power your lights and small appliances, and can even run your home heating and air...
Have you ever considered solar to help offset your energy usage? Heating and cooling costs account for up to 56% of the average homeowners energy costs and today’s heating and air conditioning systems are far more energy efficient than those on the market just a...
We hear a lot about the environmental impact of greenhouse gases created by our cars, but did you know that our homes generate more than twice as much carbon dioxide as the average automobile? Americans spend an estimated $241 billion each year to heat, cool and power...
Whether your home has a gas or electric central heat, using space heaters to supplement the heating capacity of your main heating unit can not only save you money but also wear and tear on your furnace. This is especially true for large multi-room homes with few...
If you want a low-cost and simple emergency power backup use your car. The 12V battery in the car will supply the power to an inverter such as this 1100 W unit http://www.dcacpowerinverters.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=PW1100-12. Next, feed the inverter...
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. ...
You may have heard the term “SEER rating” before in reference to heating and air conditioning systems, but are not quite sure exactly what it means. In fact, most people don’t understand the importance of SEER ratings when selecting a new system for their...
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...
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...
