Tag Archives: Home Energy Efficiency

Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects – Your Home’s Thermal Envelope

Posted on July 2, 2010 by admin

Many individuals struggling via the powerful economy aren’t going to be able to take benefit of the 2009-10 Energy Efficiency Tax Credit simply because they can’t afford new home windows and doors, water heaters, or more insulation. However, there are … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Hohn allows gretaer energy efficiency by providing consumption data

Posted on May 28, 2010 by admin

Microsoft, which launched the energy management online ‘dashboard’ Hohm last summer, has unveiled a new online tool that compares a house’s energy efficiency to others in the system. Hohm Score calculates a score from 1-100 – the higher the better … Continue reading →

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Energy efficiency starts at home

Posted on February 22, 2010 by admin

Colder temperatures and higher electric bills have many Central Texas residents steamed at Oncor and retail electric providers like TXU. But, as Oncor representatives have pointed out in informational sessions around the area in the past couple of weeks, customers … Continue reading →

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Home energy-efficiency market poised for big growth, says Pike Research

Posted on February 2, 2010 by admin

Despite a slowdown in the home-improvement business through the recession, the market for home energy-efficiency improvements is poised for strong growth, Colorado’s Pike Research forecast Tuesday. The Boulder-based market research and consulting firm projects that the market for energy-efficient home … Continue reading →

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