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Photo credit Stuart Miles/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net In an effort to reduce our energy consumption and increase the amount of energy we receive from alternative, sustainable sources, all levels of government in the United States have launched a variety of energy tax credits.

“I know they’re just going to tell me to replace my old windows.” No need to replace windows, even if they're old!Photo courtesy of goldsaint / www.FreeDigitialPhotos.

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?

One of the most common energy efficiency improvements that America’s Best Energy Team Photo courtesy of John Kasawa / http://www.freedigitalphotos.net suggests to homeowners is to insulate the water heater and hot water pipes.

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.

Decisions Just lighting your home accounts for 5-10% of your yearly energy use[1].  Lighting efficiency is a fantastic low-hanging fruit to glean for a household looking to shave dollars off their energy bill.