Energy efficiency at home isn’t just a financial consideration, but an environmental one, too. According to a new study, one of the current problems facing advocates of energy efficiency is that the utility companies providing power to residences are not rewarded but instead punished for trying to take more eco-friendly paths in energy consumption.
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Jun, 2013
There are a lot of different approaches to reducing energy consumption, with some of these more myths than proven methods, and that can be overwhelming for the average homeowner.
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Jun, 2013
Keeping your home energy efficient isn’t just good for the environment, but good for the wallet too.
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May, 2013
As spring turns over to summer, the seasonal change can expose some weaknesses in your home or introduce some issues that may arise because of the change in weather. This is especially true lately, given the number of natural disasters that can, directly or indirectly, damage your home and leave it vulnerable. Here are some tips to be mindful of when managing your home this summer.
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May, 2013
Improvements in energy efficiency and conversation are expected to reduce the demand for electricity in New England and northeastern Canada this summer.
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May, 2013
Hollywood veteran Ed Begley Jr. has long been an advocate for environmentally friendly living, opting to ride his bike or drive his electric car in favor of riding in limos or taking a personal jet.
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May, 2013
While there is a wide array of structural issues that can be unveiled from a home inspection – from poor insulation that is draining your property’s energy efficiency to literal cracks in your house’s foundations – there are other problems that a home inspection contractor can discover that may not be having as obvious an impact on your day-to-day life.
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May, 2013
A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicated that home sales were up markedly during the Month of April compared to March.
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May, 2013
With the recent string of devastating tornadoes sweeping through the Midwest – with one recent storm even taking the lives of at least 51 individuals after slamming into an Oklahoma elementary school – Maryland residents are likely remembering the devastation that they felt at the hands of Superstorm Sandy back in October 2012.
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May, 2013
Today is the first day of the Sixth Annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum in Washington, D.C. – a yearly gathering of manufacturers and advocacy groups aimed at enhancing the discussion on environmentally friendly practices.