As the summer heat has increased chances are you have broken out the sandals and tank tops, and you may also be starting to think about keeping your summer cooling costs down. One easy way to keep cool while saving money is using a ceiling fan. Did you know that...
If you’re looking for a new place to live, you likely have a number of “boxes” you’d like to check, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how much storage space is available, certainly the cost of your rent or mortgage, taxes, and perhaps a yard or close...
Home energy efficiency is often dominated by discussions about cooling and heating, which account for about 48% of energy costs in the average home . However, when your air has too much moisture, your home may feel warmer than the actual air temperature. Any...
When Catherine Williams bought her new home, she admits she didn’t give much thought to how comfortable it might be during colder seasons. She made the purchase in summer, after all. Her timing is common; the period from May through July accounts for than 40% of...
Installing a smart power strip (or, advanced power strip) in your home is a quick and easy way to start saving money while making your household a little more energy efficient. You may be asking yourself, “why should I bother with a power strip when I turn my...
While winter weather can bring magnificent snowy views, it isn’t always a pretty picture for your heating bill. Inefficient and drafty windows and walls can reduce your comfort level and cost you money from wasted energy. Significant progress has been made since the...
Vehicle Tax Credits When it comes to tax credits, buying a new plug-in electric vehicle offers the best bang for the buck. Depending on the size of the vehicle’s battery, buyers of new, commercially-available plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) may qualify for $2,500 to...
Unplug those unused electronics. We all do it. We leave electronics and equipment like cell phone chargers constantly plugged in, even when not in use. These “energy vampires” (or phantom loads) can suck a lot of power, so unplugging unused electronics can save up to...
Tax Credits A tax credit is subtracted from the amount of tax that you owe. Credits are claimed when you file taxes for the previous year, so if you made a purchase in 2014, you would be claiming your tax credit now when you file your taxes. Previously, many of the...