Energy

Most families today are motivated to reduce their global footprint, consume less, use sustainable resources and build homes that incorporate renewable energy practices, such as utilizing solar power. But what if you want to incorporate these practices without having to turn your world upside down? It is possible to make smarter purchases in your...
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Spring is just around the corner, but the remaining winter months are cold and pricey. Drafty, inefficient homes hemorrhage heat and waste energy. Matt Lederer, founder of Mahogany Builders, has 10 winterization tips to keep heat in, save money, and get ready for spring, easy enough for any homeowner to complete in an afternoon. Top...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a major green home milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star qualified home. The program first began labeling homes in 1995 to help save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Since the program began labeling new...
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In an effort to save energy many of us are unplugging anything that requires electricity when it is not in use. If you’re not unplugging appliances and gadgets when you are not using them, you are wasting energy and resources. If you do not already know, even though an appliance or gadget may not...
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LEDnovation, Inc. introduced two new state-of-the-art LED bulbs for the North American Market. These LED bulbs are the industry’s first and highest brightness 60W and 75W incandescent A19 equivalent replacement bulbs. LEDnovation’s technological breakthroughs use a fraction of the energy required to power incandescent bulbs without the use of mercury common in CFL or...
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With all the advances in green energy technology, it is easier than ever to start converting your home into a green energy home.  A green energy home utilizes renewable resources to provide electricity, hot water, heat and peace of mind. 
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