Blog: efficiency

When most of us picture vampires, we picture heartthrobs from the Twilight series or monsters  who  Photo credit: tvakids.com / Click for info about energy vampires for kids. wish to suck your blood. Almost all of us overlook vampires that lie within our walls -- energy vampires.

Every day my morning starts the same. I jiggle my mouse and wait for my screen to flicker to my Photo Credit: Brenna Malmberg folder-filled desktop. The inside hums; the lights steadily increase their glow. Each electronic indicator brings me closer to the workday but also costs me more energy.

Attic photo by Ruhrfisch. Think of your house like your body for a moment. Do you walk outside naked in the winter time? Of course not! Or at least most of us don't do that. Think of your basement, attic, and crawlspaces like the extremities of your body.

Insulation photo by Matthew G. Bisanz.Walls, Ceilings, and Floors account for 31% of home energy loss. Walls, Ceilings, and Floors account for 31% of home energy loss.

In honor of World Water Day, here are ABET’s tips on how to conserve water at home and cut your World Water Day water bill... But first, did you know that the average American uses 350 gallons of water a day while 783 million people lack access to clean water?

Having your home audited means giving it a checkup.   A professional auditor can perform a variety Image courtesy of nirots / FreeDigitalPhotos.net of tests on your home to determine how efficiently it is using energy – and where it may be losing you money.

True False Most of us are on the lookout for easy ways we can save energy in our homes.  Save the planet, save a buck – what is there to lose?  But you can’t believe everything you hear! Even some of the tips your mom gave you can be misguided…..but don’t tell her.

Energy Star There’s an odd thing going on in the housing market right now. But don’t worry, it’s not another bubble.  As Americans are building and buying more energy efficient homes, they are saving serious cash on their energy costs, meaning they have more income to distribute.