Fuel Costs Posts

How important is a “Home Energy Checkup”?

January 20th, 2016

Only if you believe that a “leaky home” can waste money And you should! Whether you are heating or cooling your home, leaky homes can waste your hard-earned dollars! The best way to evaluate your home is to have it professionally tested. Home energy assessments, home energy audits and home energy check-ups are all pretty […]

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Blower Door Testing, Community Energy Challenge, Energy Audit, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Fuel Costs, Heating, High Efficiency, Home Improvement, Understanding Energy Efficiency

Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types

August 1st, 2013

Selecting the fuel and heating system best suited for your needs depends on the following factors: The cost and availability of the fuel or energy source The type of appliance used to convert that fuel to heat and how the heat is distributed in your house The cost to purchase, install, and maintain the heating […]

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Energy Use, Fuel Choices, Fuel Costs, Heating Fuel, Natural Gas, Oil, Propane Costs