Articles, tagged with "department of energy", page 1
04th January 2012
According to the US Department of Energy, "buildings consume almost 40% of the nation's energy". Clearly that is a huge chunk of energy usage and it behooves everyone to learn the how's and why's of reducing energy consumption. The building energy codes...
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Author:
Mark Munns
04th January 2012
There has been a great deal of hype on the web about social media and this has made it extremely interesting to internet marketers as well. However those that invest in social media marketing all seem to have one common grumble – it is difficult to measur...
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Author:
Mark Munns
22nd November 2011
Reasons to install
The most important reason to install energy efficient windows is they save energy and money. Once these windows are installed, the use of heaters and AC will be greatly reduced. They make the house more beautiful and are really easy ...
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Author:
smithjack14
18th November 2011
The Department of Energy has estimated that 25% energy savings are able be obtained in most homes and businesses by correctly sealing HVAC ventilating ducts. In the last 15 years of testing and sealing duct work we have experienced averages that run a ...
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Author:
Ronald Acker
11th November 2011
Concentrating Solar Power or CSP is really a solar power technology that produces electricity at a minimal cost and might deliver it throughout days of peak demands. CSP has the capacity to produce cheap electricity by utilizing mirrors to collect sunligh...
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Author:
elnoraclardy
19th October 2011
The recent rise in the concern for environment and the high energy expenses has led to an increased interest in energy efficient windows. This has been particularly been pushed up by the energy star rating. This is a system of rating developed by the join...
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Author:
smithjack14
09th September 2011
Front loading washing machines are rapidly gaining popularity inside private homes in most of the countries. Front-loading washers are most popular in Europe and the Middle East countries. A front loading washing machine mounts the inner basket and outer ...
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Author:
Jayden Smith
24th August 2011
Having to save lots of from cutting cost from heating units won’t cause you to wear your winter coat inside your home. You can now not spend as much even when you are just comfortable insulated and sleeping inside your bed. Or, with a solar panel for you...
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Author:
Deborah Smith
22nd August 2011
A small home can pack a super-sized punch when it comes to reducing a house’s environmental footprint. Energy-efficient, sustainable homes tend to be smaller homes, which inherently have less square footage inside and less acreage outside. The inside cost...
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Author:
AKozlowski
17th August 2011
If you are looking to invest a substantial portion of your home budget on a gas furnace for your home, then you need to ensure that you scout around for the best gas furnace prices in your area. It does not matter if this is the first model that you will ...
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Author:
PieterWest
17th August 2011
There are a lot of features for furnaces that you may not know before. Some of the features are based on how efficient a furnace is. Others are about simple economics wherein manufacturers would design a heater which uses lesser fuels in order to save mor...
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Author:
PieterWest
16th August 2011
Every winter, the furnace is the most needed tool in the household, aside from the chimney. That was the reason why gas furnaces were made -- in order to function for a very long time every year. There are furnaces that are energy efficient that uses up t...
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Author:
PieterWest
11th July 2011
As temperatures start to fall, most home owners will start the process of implementing home improvements. However with the onslaught of winter only around the corner, home owners should consider measures to put in place that will help to reduce their heat...
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Author:
Tex
11th July 2011
When putting with each other plans for a home, attention ought to be offered to every single detail. While your concentrate might be on generating sure you have enough closet area or that your garage has sufficient area to include a small workshop for you...
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Author:
geraldtudo81
04th July 2011
The "green" trend has been around since the 1970s, when an OPEC boycott, gas rationing, and spiking prices called into question our reliance on oil. The creation of suburbs and expansion of cities led to increased numbers of large, gas-guzzling cars on th...
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Author:
Alexander Sutton