Entries tagged Heating-Cooling

  1. Five more ways to keep the heat in this winter

    By Loretta White Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:01pm PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

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    Want to save money on heating this winter? Here are five steps you can take to keep the heat in. The previous post in the Read full post »

  2. Five simple steps to save

    By Marie Oser Posted Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:51am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

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    Saving energy saves money. And with Americans using a million dollars worth of energy every minute of every day of the year,¹ there are a lot ways to save money through simple, smart and more efficient choices. ... Read full post »

  3. The easiest way to save 10% on energy bills

    By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:26pm PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

    See how surprisingly lucrative it is to weatherize your home by simply stopping drafts. Read full post »

  4. Beat the cold with adorable DIY draft snakes

    By Brian Clark Howard Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:56am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

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    Eliminating drafts is a key part of winterizing your home. Make one of these colorful door draft stoppers to reduce your heating bills. Read full post »

  5. Insulation: Save money and gain heat

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

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    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 »

  6. 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

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    A few, simple home improvement projects can lower your utility costs in winter. Start now before the temperature drops! Read full post »

  7. 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 House

    Enertia houses combine passive solar with geothermal energy. Read full post »

  8. 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

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    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 »

  9. 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

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    Comparing a solar hot water heater and an on-demand, “instantaneous” hot water system. Read full post »

  10. Ask Umbra on drafty houses

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

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    Measuring the value of fresh air versus losing heat and raising your energy bill. Read full post »

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