Entries tagged Heating-Cooling

Insulation: Save money and gain heat

By Loretta White Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:25am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Considering a third of a home’s annual costs are spent on heating, it’s worth spending a little on insulation to keep that heat inside. Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House
How to save at least $250 on your heating bills this year

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:16am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 26 Comments

A few, simple home improvement projects can lower your utility costs in winter. Start now before the temperature drops! Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
These homeowners pay almost nothing for heating and cooling

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:53am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Enertia houses combine passive solar with geothermal energy. Read full post »
Related topics: Heating-Cooling, House
How to find cash hidden in your house

By Cameron Bard Posted Mon Oct 5, 2009 10:46am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 11 Comments

Look around the house, and you could find $150 to nearly $850 a year. Just make a few small changes to save energy and money. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Cleaning, Tips, Lights, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money
Ask Umbra on replacing hot-water heaters

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Oct 4, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 2 Comments

Comparing a solar hot water heater and an on-demand, “instantaneous” hot water system. Read full post »
Related topics: Solar Power, Water, Heating-Cooling, House
Ask Umbra on drafty houses

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Measuring the value of fresh air versus losing heat and raising your energy bill. Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House
Ice cream: A tasty low-carbon treat?

By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:30pm PDT for ecogeek 3 Comments

Keeping things cool requires a decent amount of carbon emissions. Most of the time when you hear about solutions to this issue they're in the form of new types of refrigeration or cooling systems. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Heating-Cooling
New building energy label more aggressive than Energy Star

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:36pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has come up with a new energy labeling system for buildings that will be more in-depth and more aggressive than the Energy Star labels for buildings. The new syst Read full post »
Related topics: Buildings, Heating-Cooling
Ask Umbra on solar pool heaters

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

What's the best way to heat up a pool? Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Solar Power, Heating-Cooling, House
Ask Umbra on low-e window films

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 2 Comments

Q. Dear Umbra, I have noticed window film applications available at local home improvement stores that claim additional insulation qualities when used, in addition to a sleek look when compared to window blinds. In comparison to the standard winter Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving energy at home