The largest home energy expense is heating — about 45 percent of the monthly energy bill. The average household consumes about 11,320 kilowatthours of electricity. With that known fact, shouldn’t you be committed to having the most efficient heating system...
Dear beloved homeowner, It’s been a long, cold winter so far, and we’re only a little more than half-way through it in Maryland. I’m not used to having to work so hard here. These cold temperatures have me spewing out warm air almost constantly, but I’m not...
Often, we see trends emerging from the commercial HVAC market that will work their way into the residential market. They start in the commercial sector because they might be more expensive or require larger space, but researchers are always trying to make things...
Earth’s heat in, warm air out. And, reverse. Warm air out, cool air in. What is it? It’s one of the most cost-efficient and energy-efficient devices for heating and cooling your home — a geothermal heat pump. Becoming more popular due to their reliability,...
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...