If the “upper floor is hot in summer” problem is something you deal with every year, you’re not alone. Many Maryland homeowners assume their HVAC system is the issue when their second floor feels unbearable while the first floor stays comfortable. But the real culprit is something most people have never heard of: stack effect...
If you would like to increase your home's energy efficiency, we recommend investing in two key projects...
As Maryland residents, we navigate a unique climate that demands careful attention to our home energy usage and efficiency. With scorching summers and frosty winters, maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures becomes both a priority and a challenge. While options like window replacement exist, upgrading your attic insulation emerges as the most cost-effective and impactful solution in...
Although energy efficiency is important all year, colder temps and the prospect of an uncomfortable home make energy efficiency a priority for many homeowners.
Are you ready for summer and secretly worrying about your summer energy costs? Many homeowners experience higher than necessary energy bills during summer. Saving money on energy bills and keeping your home comfortable isn’t as hard as you think. There are a few simple things you can do today to improve the energy efficiency and...
When temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to get your home ready for winter. Here’s a quick checklist to keep your house—and property—in peak condition this winter. #1 Improve Your Windows Old and inefficient windows leak conditioned air. Switch out your window screens for storm windows—if you have them—before the frigid temps kick in. This...
When it comes to insulating walls, most people think of fiberglass batt insulation. For years, fiberglass batt insulation was the only way to insulate walls. Today’s construction technology has many other options! One cost-effective and energy-efficient option is the blown in wall system. The blown-in wall system provides a high-efficiency energy blanket of insulation at...
If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your home’s energy performance, you’re in luck! Effective August 15th, 2016, the HVAC program will be implementing an additional 10% increase to rebate incentives on approved HVAC equipment. Here’s the technical language: Customers can receive 10% higher rebates for HVAC equipment if the equipment is installed as part of...
An energy audit is the first step – and arguably the most important step – to analyze and improve the energy efficiency of your home. Here is why: Rather than focusing on a single problem (the heating or cooling system, insulation or ventilation), an energy audit looks at the home as one system. Audit results...
Adequate insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways a homeowner can save money on their annual energy bills! No matter the season, insulation helps to keep your heating or cooling bills in line. Thanks to the renewed energy tax credit, you can save both on your utility bill and your insulation investment! Here is...
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