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Dimmers for Home Lighting

woodrow — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:22:09 +0000

I used to question the efficacy of lighting dimmers in reducing energy costs. I knew, from my own experience, that keeping all your bulbs at full power can add to the air conditioning costs in your home. So I checked it out this week with Popular Mechanics and found that the semiconductors in dimmers keep [...]

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Ceiling Fans and Energy Efficiency

woodrow — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:34:46 +0000

In improperly installed or poorly maintained ceiling fan may become more ornamental than useful. You may have selected your kitchen, bedroom, or living room fan based on appearance, choosing it for blade design or lighting options. But unless you’re just going to turn it on when company comes, you should make sure that your fan [...]

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Home Greening and Tax Credits

woodrow — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:25:41 +0000

It’s time to revisit the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its energy improvements section. In sum, Section 1121 of the act was created to offer a $1,500 tax credit for materials applied towards an energy retrofit of windows, skylights, doors, insulation and roofing. Homeowners can earn the credit up to a [...]

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