Home Energy Efficiency Tips

September 10, 2022 Do you consider yourself environmentally conscious? Do you want to learn about products and ideas that will help you live in a more sustainable way? Come and mingle with the many vendors who do just that. Energy Geeks is proud to once again be part of this annual event while also promoting…

The Room Above the Garage is Cold If you own a home with a garage underneath you are probably no stranger to cold floors. Cold floors in rooms above garages is one of the most frequent complaints we hear. They are uncomfortable to the touch and rob the entire room of heat. Often these frigid…

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…