Posts Tagged ‘Energy-efficient’
Three Key Considerations in Choosing the Right Geothermal Loop for Your Wichita Home
Living in Wichita means living with seasons that vary in temperature from hot summers to frigid winters. This is why as winter rolls around, many homeowners are considering geothermal heating. Geothermal heating is energy efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound. However there are a few considerations when choosing the right geothermal loop for you.
Read MoreYou Could Use Geothermal Tax Credits to Keep Cool This Summer
Property owners have a very good reason to install a geothermal system in their homes to keep cool this summer. A residential energy efficient property tax credit of 30 percent was enacted in 2009 and is available until December 31, 2016. The tax credit is applicable on geothermal systems and can be claimed on the…
Read MoreSaving Energy on Vacation Is Not a Myth — Learn How
Some homeowners find it almost unbelievable that saving energy on vacation is possible. They realize that not running their home’s HVAC system and lights will lower their costs while they’re gone, but that’s only the beginning. Follow these tips and you’ll come home to low energy bills:
Read MoreWhat To Expect During an Energy Evaluation
If you’ve given any thought to making your home more energy-efficient, you may have found yourself overwhelmed by the options. There are a lot of ways to save energy dollars, but every home is different, and the last thing you want is to make a major investment only to find out later that your home…
Read MoreWhy Forced Air Furnaces Are Top Sellers
Forced air furnaces are the most popular type of furnace in America. Like the name suggests, they force heated air through ducts in order to heat a building, whether it’s a commercial building or your home. In general, forced air systems are both extremely effective and energy-efficient.
Read MoreRadiant Heating: Efficient, Flexible and a Smart Choice for Anyone With Allergies
When those chilly Wichita autumns set in, thinking about home heating options comes to mind. And when you’re considering options for your new or remodeled home, radiant heating is arguably the cleanest and greenest heating solution.
Read MoreYou’re Closing off a Room to Save Energy? Why You Could Be Opening Yourself up to Trouble
Your kids are off at college. The in-laws have returned to their winter home in the South, and you’re looking forward to having lower heating bills because there aren’t as many people in your Wichita home. If closing off a room to save energy this winter is part of your energy-savings plan, you might need…
Read MoreDon’t Get Fooled By These Energy-Savings Myths
When you’re looking for ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce your monthly utility bills, you want the most reliable information possible. Unfortunately, there are several persistent energy-savings myths that are still being passed around as truth. Here are some of the myths that are often told with good intentions, but that will not help…
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