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  • Energy Solutions
  • July 2019

Keeping pets (and energy bills!) comfortable

Window Air Conditioner
  • Energy Solutions
  • May 2019

Keep cool for less

Washing Dishes by hand
  • Energy Solutions
  • April 2019

Q&A: Breaking down seven energy-saving claims

Setting your water heater to 120 degrees F will save energy and keep the water at a safe temperature. Photo Credit: Scott Akerman
  • Energy Solutions
  • February 2019

Seven low-cost energy tips for renters

MiniSplitHeatPump
  • Energy Solutions
  • January 2019

Keeping the home fires affordable: home heating options

WindTurbines
  • Energy Solutions
  • December 2018

Electricity grows cleaner

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  • Energy Solutions, ICL
  • November 2017, November 2018

Efficient holiday lighting options

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  • Energy Solutions
  • October 2018

Tips to stay comfortable this winter

Skylights over a kitchen
  • Energy Solutions
  • September 2018

Do skylights bring sky-high energy bills?

Front-load clothes dryer
  • Energy Solutions
  • August 2018

Understanding appliance energy use

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  • Energy Solutions
  • June 2018

Play it Cool

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  • Energy Solutions
  • May 2018

How to keep cool with electricity and keep your cooling costs down

HVAC technicians or energy auditors can use diagnostic equipment to measure air leakage and air flow.
  • Energy Solutions
  • April 2018

Aim for quality when managing a renovation contractor

Before signing the final contract, make sure the contractor has liability, ­personal injury and workers’ compensation ­insurance. Source: Pixabay.com.
  • Energy Solutions
  • March 2018

Hiring the right contractor

Man installing reflective foil insulation
  • Energy Solutions
  • February 2018

Do radiant barriers really make a difference?

Photo @Brad Thiessen, Collaborative Efficiency
  • Energy Solutions
  • January 2018

How smart should you get when purchasing a new thermostat?

WaterHeater2_Marathon
  • Energy Solutions
  • December 2017

Water heater efficiency and maintenance

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  • Energy Solutions
  • November 2017

Switch things up with stylish, efficient lighting for your home

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  • Energy Solutions
  • October 2017

Ductless heat pumps

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  • Energy Solutions
  • September 2017

The benefits of air source heat pumps

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  • Energy Solutions
  • August 2017

Charging ahead

Woman installing a storm window in her house
  • Energy Solutions
  • June 2017

Affordable strategies for drafty, inefficient windows

New three pane wooden window being istalled
  • Energy Solutions
  • May 2017

Windows to the world

Two men inspecting air ducts
  • Energy Solutions
  • April 2017

Choosing the right air conditioner for your home

Your home performance contractor can work with you to ­determine whether whole house ventilation is needed. Photo Credit: Weatherization Assistance Project Technical Assistance Center.
  • Energy Solutions
  • February 2017

Seal tight, ventilate right

Natural lighting, combined with overhead and task lighting, can make a kitchen functional and energy efficient.
  • Energy Solutions
  • January 2017

Remodeling the heart of your home

cute dog, cavalier spaniel under the warm grey blanket
  • Energy Solutions
  • December 2016

Keeping your pets (and your energy bill!) comfortable

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  • Energy Solutions
  • November 2016

Cure for cold floors over a crawlspace

A flue chase for the furnace and water heater in a basement. It is a 2-foot by 2-foot hole from the attic to the basement in a two story home.
  • Energy Solutions
  • October 2016

Where is the biggest heat loss in your home?

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  • Energy Solutions
  • September 2016

Choosing a “smart” thermostat

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  • Energy Solutions
  • August 2016

How to build a comfortable, efficient new home

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  • Energy Solutions
  • July 2016

Geothermal and air source heat pumps

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