Energy Efficiency

The passive house approach to construction offers the ultimate in energy efficiency. To achieve its standards, builders have to follow five exacting rules.

Stop losing energy in your home with these fast and easy fixes! Your home can finally be energy efficient.

Casa pasiva termic și casa independentă energetic sunt concepte diferite. Casa pasiva termic nu este așa de greu de construit - citește!

UPDATED on September 24, 2013 We’re all familiar with the food pyramid — the triangle with grains and cereals at the bottom and fats and sugars at the top. Inspired by the food pyramid, a Midwestern electric utility, Minnesota Power, has created a useful graphic called the energy conservation pyramid. (According to a Minnesota Power spokesperson, the originator of the conservation pyramid was Bob McLean, the chief operating officer at Hunt Utilities Group.)

11 Easy ways to make your home energy efficient #EnergyEfficiency #DIY

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It’s one thing to spend money on a vacation or something fun, but another thing entirely to shell out cash for boring (albeit necessary) utilities and repairs. You might be surprised and pleased then by how much you can save each month by doing a few simple things for very little money. Learn what your bills are telling you about your home, and what to do next. 1. The Ultimate Guide to Making Any Rental More Energy Efficient 2. 5 Ways To Maximize Existing Natural Light in Your Home 3.

From smartly situated shrubbery to cleaning your HVAC unit, here are 25 simple hacks that will save you money on energy bills.

Are you tired of rising energy costs? Try some of these easy ways to make your home energy efficient that you can do yourself easily.

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