A big part of the energy revolution in this country has been focused on making residential heating and cooling systems smarter, more efficient, and cleaner. The government is funding research, but business has also stepped up. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. And there’s no incentive like money to be made. Breakthrough
Continue Reading →If you live in a region that doesn’t suffer from extreme temperatures, you might want to consider installing a heat pump rather than a conventional heating and air-conditioning system. Before you review the best heat pump units, here’s some background information. Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from a cool space (such as the
Continue Reading →The evidence is clear– the climate is changing and a banned chemical used in air conditioners, R-22, is a potent cause of global warming. Yet for a variety of reasons, Americans continue to use the dangerous chemical. HCFC-22, also known as R-22, was banned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency prohibited the sale
Continue Reading →If you’re considering a switch to a different heating system, or you’re in the market for a new furnace, here’s some numbers for you– as well as some good (free) advice. It just might help you decide whether you should opt for heating maintenance or replacement, and give you some background before you call your
Continue Reading →With the hurricane season behind us and winter knocking on the door, you might be wondering what to do if your heating system is damaged by flooding or other causes. As I write this, thousands of people are still without power, or heat, in the New York/ New Jersey area. First, you might be eligible
Continue Reading →With winter only half way over, wouldn’t it be horrible if your water heater or boiler went out? If your boiler is getting on in years, you may want to start researching buying a new one. Here are a few things to look for before you buy. Boilers rated over 90% efficient are called condensing
Continue Reading →We love seeing articles like this one on azcentral.com. It let’s us know that the power of energy-efficient HVAC is finally becoming a well deserved headline. Arizona’s summer is long and hot, no doubt about it, so the importance of having a green home that can keep you cool at a price that’s affordable is
Continue Reading →The stimulus incentives that I’ve spoke about in past blogs sure sound great…but they can be complicated if you try to figure them out on your own. If you are in the market for a new Central Air Conditioning system, make sure and ask your contractor whether or not your purchase qualifies for the federal tax
Continue Reading →In honor of Earth Day check out some low and no cost ideas to save on your utility bills today while you reduce your homes impact on the environment @ http://green.yahoo.com/earthday/ Once you’ve exhausted this list, if your A/C unit is older than 3 years you could save $100′s of dollars on your utility bills by
Continue Reading →The First Annual Gateway to Green Fair was held at Miami’s “Jungle Island”, hosted by Mayor Manny Diaz, and keynote speaker and U.S. Green Building Council President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi. The fair included thought provoking expert panel discussions on sustainability and displays of many “green” products and ideas from Miami, national, and international companies
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