If, after our last post, you’ve decided that a geothermal heat pump is simply not in your future, but you want to replace your HVAC system with an energy-efficient alternative, consider an air source heat pump. These units have many advantages that can save you money...
The HOMES Act program being considered on Capitol Hill is designed to give consumers incentives for energy savings. By reducing energy use anywhere from 20 to 50 percent, homeowners can receive rebates from $2,000-$8,000. The bill currently has many...
When you leave on a week-long vacation, there are a few things home maintenance experts advise you to do: turn off your water at both the source and the laundry, put lights on timers throughout the house, keep outdoor lights on near entry ways, and turn your air...
There are seemingly hundreds of rebate programs available to reward efforts in energy efficiency. Simply purchasing an ENERGY STAR ® product can result in money back. These programs are a result of the EmPOWER Maryland initiative, which has a goal of...
If you’re ready for a new heating and air conditioning system, but the looming expense seems prohibitive, make sure you’ve explored all your options before you give up and just wait for an emergency. First, consider yourself lucky to have the luxury of researching the...
The smart home, the smart phone, the smart remote…whatever happened to the smart person? We’ve been overtaken by smart devices that are programmable, learnable and savable. These tiny computer-controlled devices supposedly make our lives easier, more...
