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R-Value What does it mean?
R-value is an important number when it comes to deciding on what type of insulation to install in your home. What Is Insulation R-Value? Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The
07-17-2008 Tags geothermal energy, heating and cooling, home insulation, hvac, solar power

Why this blog-Or boy do I hate to hear the furnace turn on
I have been a huge proponent of spending as little as possible for utilities in my house. Our last house which we just moved out of was extremely easy on the budget even during the coldest months and high natural gas prices. Our new house has a big app
01-01-2008 Tags geothermal energy, solar power

New Hybrid Heating and 19 SEER A/C
The heating and air-conditioning guys finished up our new hybrid heat system from Carrier today. They did a wonderful job and did a very nice job of cleaning up after they got done. The system is running as advertised, since the temperature is above 30 h
12-31-2007 Tags geothermal energy, heating and cooling, natural gas, solar power, weatherizing

Today we put in a new system
Well the day has finally arrived! Our new Carrier Hybrid Heat system is being installed. The old Singer unit that was about 60% efficient is out the door. Related EntriesFinished insulating the attic New Hybrid Heating and 19 SEER A/C Why this blog-Or boy
12-31-2007 Tags airconditioning, alternative energy, geothermal energy

Finished insulating the attic
Well after several weeks and was finally able to get a Saturday and finished putting in the insulation.  We now have I am estimating R-45 or 50 now in the attic.  Hopefully this will lower our bills even further in conjunction with the hybrid heat s
12-30-2007 Tags airconditioning, alternative energy, geothermal energy, heating and cooling

The Bright Future of Solar Technology
Wikipedia states that "Solar energy technologies harness the sun's energy for practical ends. These technologies date from the time of the early Greeks, Indian, Native Americans and Chinese, who warmed their buildings by orienting them toward the su
12-28-2007 Tags geothermal energy, home insulation, natural gas