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Global Warming - is it a proven fact?

If you watch TV you're probably very worried about the prospect of Global Warming - every day a different study confirms that the world is heading towards global disaster, and man is the main factor in...

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Choosing an Energy Efficient Propane Furnace

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.

0 comments    home energy efficiency propane
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How To Own and Manage a Wood Burning Stove

Free heating! Everything you need to know about owning a wood burning stove. Beat the recession and the energy crisis with a highly efficient, environmentally friendly, wood burner. The best thing is that wood is often available for nothing!

10 comments    how to tips save money
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10 tips to reduce your electricity costs by 50%

During this hard time when many people are feeling the financial limitations, it prudent to cut costs on our electricity consumption and costs, below are tips to reduce electricity costs Tip1: Never...

4 comments    electricity alternative energy
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Quick & Cheap Ways to Make Windows Energy Efficient

If you want to boost your home’s energy efficiency the windows are the best place to start. It’s not necessary to invest in replacement windows to boost performance. With some inexpensive materials and a day or two of work you can significantly cut your heating and cooling costs. Here's how...

1 comment    how to home real estate
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Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money

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.

9 comments    advice finance home
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Set your thermostat right to save money and energy

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.

5 comments    advice tips energy
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Energy Tax Credits - Energy Efficiency

This seems to be the Government's Best Kept Secret these days. "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009". The energy tax credit that the government is issuing for home owners who purchase windows...

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Green Roofs: Energy Savings and Much More

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.

6 comments    how to home real estate
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Energy Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Windows 2009, 2010

If you have decided to purchase energy efficient windows, skylights, or storm windows for your home then you may qualify for a tax credit of up to $200.00. A credit is different than a deduction, a tax...

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