Energy Efficiency
Miller's One Hour Heating believes in using highly-efficient equipment so that you pay less, and your equipment lasts longer.Energy Efficiency In Homes
-- Over the past few years, there has been a ground swell of Green building interest by home buyers and builders. In response to the growing demand to conserve energy in our homes, there are several new mortgage programs that allow home buyers to finance the cost of energy improvements into their mortgage, to increase their loan-to-value, or improve their qualifying ratios. Some of the more common improvements that are used to make homes more energy... more
How To Be More Energy Efficient
-- We hear so much about energy efficiency nowadays. Energy efficiency is about saving our environment and saving our money. How we got about practicing energy efficiency isn't always as clear, though. Here, there, are the most frequently asked questions about energy efficiency, and their answers. The question most often asked is if buying products such as appliances that are specifically designed for energy efficiency cost more than others? The answer is yes and no. While... more
Energy Efficient Homes Vs. Green Building
-- What's happened to the term energy efficient home? I read the best definition of an energy efficient home by Dennis Crook. He's built energy efficient homes since the Carter Administration in the 1980's. His definition of an energy efficient home follows: "The energy-efficient home acts as a smooth-functioning machine in which the equipment produces as much, if not more energy capacity than needed to operate the ideal human environment, including air quality, moisture conditions, temperature... more
The Energy Efficient Home
-- Whether you are buying a new house or looking to save money on your current energy bills, it makes sense to assess your home's energy consumption. Energy efficiency not only helps you save money on your utility bills, it also helps the environment. A well insulated house stays cooler in the summer as well as keeping its heat in winter. Insulation ratings are measured in "R-values", which measures how well it resists the transfer of... more
Energy Audits: Priceless Information Making Your Home Energy Efficient
-- A home energy audit is the first way to realize how much energy your home consumes and then decide on the measures you will have to take to make your home more energy efficient. An energy audit will show you problems which, if they are corrected, will end up saving a lot of your money afterwards. Home energy audits will also indicate if there are problems with your heating and cooling systems or where your... more