Making a home green sounds chilling. Various factors related to the house should be considered and planned prior to construction. It is possible to make a home one hundred per cent eco-friendly. The interior and exterior of the home – bed rooms, kitchen, bathroom, walls, courtyard, wall painting, wood flooring, drainage system, waste composting system […]
Read MoreCauses of Poor Indoor Air Quality Indoor air pollution is caused by the release of particles into the air. These particles come from mold, pollen, cleaning products, pesticides, tobacco smoke, dirt from shoes, lead, pets, insulation materials, and volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) from paints, carpets, and adhesives. There are many causes of air pollution, so […]
Read MoreA water heater is a device that uses an energy source to raise the temperature of water. The energy source can be either gas, electric, or solar. The hot water is stored in a tank, then distributed throughout a home and used in sinks, showers, baths and lavatories. Heating domestic water accounts for 15-20 percent […]
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Ratio Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) is a measure of the cooling output of an air conditioner in Btu/hr, to the electrical input of an air conditioner in watts, and is calculated at standard conditions with an outside temperature of 95 °F. The EER will tell you how much electricity your air conditioner will […]
Read MoreEnergy Star is a program developed by the US Department of Energy in 1992 to demonstrate the potential profit the United States could achieve in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The program creates labels to identify products that have better energy efficiency ratings. Products that display the Energy Star symbol have been tested […]
Read MoreNatural Gas Furnace Natural gas furnaces are used to keep your home warm during the winter. Natural gas is a clean-burning energy source used in furnaces, and has become very efficient at home heating. The efficiency of natural gas furnaces have gone up to 98%, which is a very significant increase over the minimum code […]
Read MoreThe most important factor in determining whether to purchase a window is its energy efficiency. To define energy efficiency in a window, there are two very important variables to look for in the glass: the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and the U-Factor. Every glass manufacturer must have this information available to
Read MoreWhen we talk about geothermal energy in HVAC, (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) we talk about the energy that can be extracted from the ground to use in ground source or geothermal heat pumps. Since the ground remains at a relatively constant temperature, it can be used as a heat sink during the summer months and as a heat source
Read MoreAir Conditioners Air conditioners work by taking heat from your house and rejecting it to the atmosphere by way of a refrigerant. The warm air from your house is absorbed by the refrigerant, changing it from a liquid state to a gaseous state. The refrigerant then passes through the compressor that puts the gas under […]
Read MoreEnergy Saving Products The best way to save energy at home is by buying the proper energy saving products and using them intelligently. There are some strategies that require a large investment to save money on electricity bills. You can also compare electricity costs at websites like Electricity Monster. This page will focus on strategies […]
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