Snappy Green » Housing Data http://www.snappygreen.com Mon, 21 May 2012 19:17:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Quick Payback With Solar Hot Water Heaters http://www.snappygreen.com/quick-payback-with-solar-hot-water-heaters/ http://www.snappygreen.com/quick-payback-with-solar-hot-water-heaters/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:03:45 +0000 ctgreenrealtor http://ctgreenrealestate.com/?p=1747
By Ed Santandrea

Water heating can account for up to 20% of your home’s energy costs which is why well over 40% of homes in Europe use solar hot water heaters.  Simply put they are economical and they work.

Recently the State of Connecticut launched a Solar Thermal Incentive through the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.  In short this incentive aids residents and businesses in financing the cost of installing a solar hot water system.  Consumers can earn back the cost of the system within 4-5 years and will then recognize a savings every month thereafter. 
If you don’t like the look of a solar panels, there are options.  The Greenward Ridgevent  (pictured above) mounts to your roof along the ridgeline and is covered by your roof shingles.   It looks like any other ridgevent and is imperceptible!
]]> http://www.snappygreen.com/quick-payback-with-solar-hot-water-heaters/feed/ 3 Air Conditioning Tips To Reduce Energy Consumption http://www.snappygreen.com/air-conditioning-tips-to-reduce-energy-consumption/ http://www.snappygreen.com/air-conditioning-tips-to-reduce-energy-consumption/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:31:04 +0000 ctgreenrealtor http://ctgreenrealestate.com/?p=1088 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 [...]]]> 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 purchase use the tools on the left hand column of this website, the‘Rebate Finder by Energy Star & Tax Credit Product Finder .

For existing systems change the filter each month and schedule an annual checkup. These steps will ensure that your system runs at peak efficiency.

Stay cool while you sleep with an overhead fan instead of pumping air conditioning throughout the entire house.  If you don’t care for this option try shutting the doors and vents of unused rooms.  This will lighten the load of your air conditioning unit.

If you want to make an investment in the future consider going geothermal. This system pumps water and antifreeze or a refrigerant through pipes under the ground.  The temperature of the earth then heats or cools the water which then heats or cools the air in your home when pumped through piping in your house. 

Whatever your budget there are things you can do to decrease your costs.

wendy@ctgreenrealestate.com    William Raveis Real Estate

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