Energy Efficiency Know-How
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Heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home’s energy use. They should be your first priority where energy efficiency is concerned. For example, a 10 percent reduction in the energy used to heat and cool your home will cut overall household energy use by 4.4 percent and save hundreds of dollars within a few years. |
 9 Best Practices for Choosing and Installing a Tankless Water Heater
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 3 Easy-to-Install Green Insulation Options
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 9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
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by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 09/12/06
GREENHOMEGUIDE HOMEOWNER CASE STUDY
Easy Upgrades Boost Water, Energy Efficiency in 1950s Ranch Home
An Atlanta homeowner describes how simple changes and a few upgrades result in big savings.
by Judith Vanderver, 01/31/06
GREENHOMEGUIDE TIPS
Get Optimal Performance from a Tankless Water Heater
Attracted by the cost and conservation advantages of tankless water heaters? Make sure you get the expected benefits—read our tips on preventing six commonly reported problems.
by Willem Maas, 01/17/06
GREENHOMEGUIDE ROUNDUP
Financing Your Energy Efficiency Upgrade
This Resource Roundup lists many of the local, state, and federal incentive programs that can help you make your home more energy efficient.
by Willem Maas, 01/10/06
GREENHOMEGUIDE TIPS
Achieve Energy Efficiency and Maintain Indoor Air Quality
From easy to transformative, these tips will help you maintain an energy efficient home with high indoor air quality.
by Willem Maas, 01/03/06
GREENHOMEGUIDE MATERIALS OVERVIEW
Choosing the Right Insulation Delivers Energy Savings
This guide helps you choose the right insulation for the job so you can boost the energy performance of your home and lessen its environmental impact.
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 09/20/05
GREENHOMEGUIDE Q&A WITH TATE WALKER
Why Making Your Home Energy Efficient Matters
Energy sustainability expert Tate Walker explains how energy-efficient technology and design strategies can dramatically cut your energy use and improve your health.
by Tate Walker, 09/13/05