Stories Tagged as
Energy audit
How can I figure out where my home is using energy? How can I do my own energy audit?
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
Easy Answer: We've made a Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit guide for you (with help from the Department of Energy and Consumer Reports)....
DIY Energy Audit: Air Leaks
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
Air leaks can be expensive (just think of all the heat and air conditioning we send to the great outdoors). But not to fret, the Leak Detective ...
DIY Energy Audit: Insulation
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
When I think of insulation, I think about the Pink Panther. (As a kid, those ads were awesome. But did they really get adults to buy the...
DIY Energy Audit: Heating and Cooling Systems
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
That perfect room temperature can be hard to agree on, and, depending on your location, even harder to pay for. In most places in the country,...
DIY Energy Audit: Appliances
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
Your appliances can be energy hogs--especially that old fridge you keep in the garage. Want to know just how much it's costing you?...
DIY Energy Audit: Lighting
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
Got an hour? Making lighting improvements is one of the easiest energy upgrades you can make. Each compact florescent bulb you use can save you ...
What can a professional energy auditor do that I can't?
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Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
Easy Answer: The techie things....
For public good, not for profit.
How does my energy use compare to my neighbors'?
by
Adriene Hill
Jul 29, 2010
Easy Answer: Grab some recent power bills and find out....