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A Quick Guide Part 1 Saving energy does not mean having to give up comfort or going without. Below are simple tips that will help you and your family save energy andmoney while living well. Part 1 in this series covers heating & cooling equipment. . Remember rebates and incentives may be available in your…

Sunlight can brighten up any room and may even brighten up your day. Bring natural light into any dark space within your home with the original tubular skylight, Solatube. Solatube Daylighting Systems are designed to provide superior performance. Each unit consists of a roof-mounted clear dome, a solar light reflecting tube, and an interior ceiling-mounted…

More and more local municipalities require that new homes and major remodels enlist the services of a HERS rater. It’s the job of the HERS rater to advise their clients on energy-related product selection, installation and afterward provide certified verification through testing. Among the product choices in the HERS rater toolbox are ERVs. What is…

The map above shows 4 climate zone categories. Knowing the zone in which your home is located enables you to plan for the most energy-efficient planting strategy. A smart landscaping plan enhances the beauty of your home, keeps you cooler in the summer, and reduces wintertime heating costs. Did you know, that carefully positioned trees…

This might be surprising, but homes today use on average 37 percent more energy today than they did in 1980. As large as this increase is, it could be a lot higher if not for technology innovation in energy efficiency and federal energy conservation standards. From heating and cooling to electronics and appliances, it takes a lot of…

Ice Damming Ice dams are common throughout the Northeast. The necessary ingredients for ice damming to occur are heat, seeping into the attic from the living space below, cold air from outside, and snow. How do ice dams form? Warm air from within the living space escapes into the attic through holes, cracks and other…