Winter is around the corner. Unless you’ve invested this year in home energy improvements, your home will be as inefficient and uncomfortable this winter as it was last winter.
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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...
Although energy efficiency is important all year, colder temps and the prospect of an uncomfortable home make energy efficiency a priority for many homeowners.
When you think of upgrading insulation, attic space is the first thing that comes to mind. Here are three key reasons...
Are high summer energy bills affecting your summer fun? There are many ways to help manage your summer energy bills – some so easy you won’t believe it! Here are five tips to help improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home. GRILL OUT. If you need another reason for a summer cookout, this...
The utility rebate program that has been available through Home Performance with Energy Star is changing next month. If you have not yet taken advantage of rebates, please read on. The rebates will soon shift to focus on electric savings, which in most cases will affect the amount of your rebate. Here’s are the basics...
Energy upgrades are a great way to save money on your energy bills and make your home or business more comfortable. While the investment saves money over the long term, the initial investment can cause people to hold off on performing these upgrades. There are a variety of local rebates available to offset the cost...
Maryland winters bring a bit of everything – snow and ice, freezing rain, and bone-chilling wind. Whether you live in the mountains of Garrett County or along the Chesapeake Bay, winter can hit hard. With heating costs always in flux, preparing your home isn’t just smart, it’s necessary. These practical, educational steps below will not only...
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...
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...
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