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Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money

by Elle MacKenna

A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.” The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents. published 18 months ago

6 comments    advice finance home

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Choosing an Energy Efficient Propane Furnace

by Marye Audet

Propane furnaces can be a great choice for an energy efficient home. The new propane furnaces are about 92 -94 percent efficient. These reasonably priced furnaces cost quite a bit less to run than electric or wood. They cost about 50 percent less per BTU to run. published 2 months ago

0 comments    home energy efficiency propane

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Solid Concrete Home Construction

by RachelOrd

If you are in the real estate market to build a new home, I can give you 3 very good reasons your next home should be built with monolithically poured solid concrete exterior walls. 1. Safety Solid concrete... published 7 months ago

2 comments    real estate energy efficiency

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Ten Easy Ways to Save Energy This Winter

by Elle MacKenna

Winter is a great time of year but brings with it increased costs of homeownership. Cold winds, winter snows, less sunlight all present challenges to keeping warm. But there are easy ways to help ease the... published 13 months ago

0 comments    home energy property

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Alternatives to Double Pane Windows

by Elle MacKenna

Windows have become a central focus in energy efficient building strategies. Newer technologies including double and triple glazing have helped boost window performance but these upgrades can be expensive and, depending on where you live, not necessarily the most cost-effective. Before you make a significant investment in double pane replacement windows, consider some alternatives. published 17 months ago

1 comment    home energy house

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Set your thermostat right to save money and energy

by Steven Gomez

Leaving the air conditioning on in the summer and the heat on in the winter can be expensive and waste energy. Here is how to avoid that and to cut your electric bill. published 9 months ago

3 comments    advice tips energy

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Green Roofs: Energy Savings and Much More

by Elle MacKenna

Most green roofs in the United States are on large-scale commercial or public buildings but the residential market is catching up. Green roofs can be installed on traditional residences providing homeowners with a beautiful way to cut down their heating and cooling costs. published 2 years ago

4 comments    home how to real estate

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EcoBrokers: Realtors with Green Designation

by Elle MacKenna

The green building industry is experiencing incredible growth and the next five years are expected to bring even more. Real estate professionals are keeping up with new green designations that signify their... published 11 months ago

0 comments    home real estate house

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Build a Windmill

by capitalist

It's time to build a windmill. You can do it. Did you know that you can build a professional windmill for not much money? I can tell you how to reduce your power bills by 80% or possible eliminate them. It's... published 2 months ago

0 comments    home energy wind power

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Costs of Installing Solar Panels for Your Home

by Elle MacKenna

It is exciting to see solar photovoltaic making a strong comeback. Gone are the clumsy installations that plagued the 1970s and welcome new, innovative applications that are integrated into designs. Around... published 14 months ago

0 comments    home how to energy

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