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After years in the residential housing industry and seeing just about every product on the market that claims it can reduce your electric use by X amount and save you X percent of money on energy bills, I can heartily state the following: There is no one right answer for reducing your energy consumption and bill; there's only a right approach. Energy Management is a case-by-case process, not a product, and it must be addressed as a whole-house, quality-of-life equation. Because everyone is different and we all have different lifestyles, the key component to the equation is a home energy audit. Before you spend tens of thousands of dollars to conserve energy, take a few minutes to learn about the correct approach to energy management.
Can power factor correcting equipment save me money on my electric bill?
The demand for ways to save money on utility bills is as old as utility bills themselves. Over the years there have been many attempts to accomplish this, using many different building styles, techniques, products and advancing technologies. Read full FAQ.What are Rosie's Top 10 energy-saving tips?
Investigate the most economical electric plans. Verify that you are purchasing your electricity using the most economical plan available to your home size and lifestyle. Read all 10.What are my home’s energy hogs?
You know your air conditioner uses more energy than anything else in your home because our cooling season lasts so long. Did you know…What is a home energy rating system?
If you’re making an effort to be more environmentally friendly these days, you can find out how well you’re doing by having your home rated by the Home Energy Ratings System (HERS). Read full FAQ.Utility Use Calculations
Utility companies have tools on their Web sites that allow you to compare your energy consumption with other homes your size. Calculate and compare .See complete list of FAQ's
We have covered energy conservation countless times on the air and the following are several of those archived segments. Scroll through our Radio Archives for complete show archives & podcasts.
Patrick (beginning of segment) Should I replace windows or get an energy management computer? May 9th, 2009 Archive Page
Nancy (2:40 into segment) How do I eliminate hot spots in my house? April 4th, 2009 Archive Page
Tom (1:10 into segment) Will a solar attic fan reduce my energy bill? February 21st, 2009 Archive Page
Rosie & Romey (beginning of segment) talking about the results from their energy management computers. September 13th, 2008 Archive Page
Patty (7:06 into segment) Is it worth getting a solar water heater with an energy management computer? August 30th, 2008 Archive Page
Tips for using energy-efficiency tax credit
This could be the perfect time to replace an older, inefficient air conditioning system or your leaky windows and doors. So many stores have reduced their prices to boost sales. And if you buy super-efficient models, you could qualify for up to $1,500 in new federal tax credits.The tax credits apply to windows, doors, insulation, metal and asphalt roofs, heating and air conditioning systems and some water heaters. Solar panels and some alternative-energy systems qualify for even more.
But the credits don’t apply to every product in those categories. The tax credits, created by President Obama’s economic stimulus plan, have some strings attached.
To get the most from the tax credits—and to prevent misunderstandings later—do some homework before settling on a product that you hope will qualify. Some tips:
