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WM Wendy Martinenas updated 1-09

Loving LED Lights

Just when you were getting used to CFLs LED lights are popping up on the lighting shelves. So what’s the deal? [...]

1st Step To Reducing Energy Consumption Is Look At Your Usage

How do we consume energy at home? Here are the Department of Energy estimates of our usage. [...]

Air Conditioning Tips To Reduce Energy Consumption

by Wendy Brandt Martinenas

If you need a new air conditioner, why not get an energy efficient model. Not only is it better for our Earth, you’ll pay less each month to run it.  Look for a unit with a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) between 16-21.  To see if you can save money on your outright [...]

Programmable Thermostats

by Wendy Brandt Martinenas

You can save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% for 8 hours. You can do this automatically by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat.  This device enables you to adjust the times you turn on the heating [...]