Affordable Ways to Keep Your Home Cooler

Did you know that 30% of your home’s energy is lost through your windows?  In summer months, about 75% of the sunlight hitting your windows translates to heat (source: energy.gov). This heat increase due to sunlight is known as solar gain.  If you notice that your house feels like a greenhouse in the summer, this month’s newsletter is…

Heating System Maintenance

Heating System Maintenance Thermostats: For every degree you set back your thermostat (either to a cooler temperature in the winter or a warmer one in the summer), you should see about a 2% savings on your energy bill. Set your thermostat back a few degrees at night.  Ideal sleeping temperature is between 60 and 67…