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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

Top Home Tips: Some Suggestions On Minimizing Energy Bills
Are you concerned about rising energy costs? Who isn’t! However, there is something you can do about it. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Efficient central air conditioners can make all the difference in the world. Some states or provi
04-14-2008 Tags a/c, furnace, heating and cooling, hvac

Global Cooling
Twelve-month long drop in world temperatures wipes out a century of warming Over the past year, anecdotal evidence for a cooling planet has exploded. China has its coldest winter in 100 years. Baghdad sees its first snow in all recorded history. North Ame
03-08-2008 Tags airconditioning, heating and cooling, home insulation

Our Old furnace
Here are some pics of the old furnace whose days are numbered   Related EntriesWhy this blog-Or boy do I hate to hear the furnace turn on Finished insulating the attic Insulate Windows to Lower Heating Costs: About Insulation
01-01-2008 Tags heating and cooling, home insulation, natural gas, 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

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

What You Need to Know Concerning the Advantages And Disadvantages Of Solar Power
You’ve heard about solar power and you want to learn more about it, but you’re not sure of the advantages and disadvantages of solar power. The thing about solar power is that the sun’s rays are free, they beat down naturally on earth, howe
12-30-2007 Tags airconditioning, alternative energy, heating and cooling, insulation, solar power