rebates Posts

Propane to Ductless – A Case Study

April 28th, 2015

Here is an interesting case study on a 1980’s Bellingham A-frame home. This is the first of many case-studies we will be creating. This project was a smashing success, with the homeowners saving around $2,000 per year and they were finally able to heat their entire home. Plus, the interior ductless heads are strategically placed, attractive, and […]

Comfy Home, Ductless Heat Pump, Energy Efficiency, Fujitsu, Home Performance Assessment, propane conversion, PSE Rebate, rebates

Insulate Your Home for the Summer!

April 16th, 2015

Insulation is important in the winter for obvious reasons, but did you know it also helps to keep your home cool in the summer? Though insulation may seem obvious in this day and age, older homes often have very little or no insulation. Because heating and cooling accounts for 50-70% of all energy costs, adding […]

A/C, Comfort, Comfy Home, Community Energy Challenge, Energy Savings, Insulation, PSE Rebate, R-Value, rebates

Home Performance Financing 101

February 6th, 2015

Is all this talk about Energy Upgrades and Home Performance getting you down because you’d love to make improvements to your home, but lack the finances to make it happen? Believe it or not, we were in the same boat (even though we both work in the industry). We were aware of the enormous benefits of […]

Clean Home, CNG, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Financing, Green Living, Health, Healthy Home, Home Improvement, Home Performance, Incentives, Indoor Air Quality, PSE Rebate, rebates, Sick House, Weatherization

Get Your Federal Tax Credits Before 2014!

October 4th, 2013

When you combine these with local rebates $8000 heat pump systems are going for $4080. Ductless Heat Pumps that are $4500 are going for $1800. There has NEVER been a better time to upgrade and the opportunity We have a full list of available rebates at that offer even more ways to save on improving […]

Home Improvement, rebates, savings, taxcredits

Ductless Exposed: The 8 Types of Ductless Systems

September 4th, 2013

NOTE: this article assumes you know what a ductless heat pump is, if you need some pre-education, click here. You can also visit my YouTube Channel for walkthrus on installed systems! Single Zone Basic (i.e: Lennox MS8) Single Zone Feature Rich (i.e.: Daikin L Series) Single Zone Specialty (i.e.: Fujitsu RLS2) 2-4 Zone Basic (i.e.: […]

COP, DHP, Diakin, Ductless Heat Pump, Energy Savings, Fujitsu, HSPF, Lennox, Mini Split, Panasonic, rebates, Super Multi, Tax Credits

Understanding Efficiency Ratings of Furnaces

July 18th, 2013

A central furnace or boiler’s efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The Federal Trade Commission requires new furnaces or boilers to display their AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in the energy in its fuel over the course […]

AFUE, Cascade Natural Gas, CNG, Condensing Furnaces, Furnace Replacement, High Efficiency, rebates

‘Right Sizing’ Heat Pumps for the Pacific Northwest

July 12th, 2013

Sizing is one of the most important factors determining a heat pump’s efficiency and reliability. In Western Washington, heat pumps are sized according to the heating requirements of your home. If you lived in a climate where heat pumps are primarily used for air conditioning, then you homes cooling needs would determine the size of the heat […]

BTUs, COP, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HSPF, Lock Out, Northwest Heating, rebates, Sizing, Tax Credits

Introduction to AeroSeal and Duct Repair

June 12th, 2013

Why are finding Air Duct Leaks important? You can see a water leak, but an air leak is invisible. Duct leaks can be difficult and costly to find with ductwork hidden between the walls, floors, and ceilings of any residential home or commercial building. The older, traditional use of mastic (a messy caulk-like substance) or […]

AeroSeal, Clean Home, Energy Savings, Healthy Homes, Less Dust, rebates, Weatherization

All About Ductless – An Overview

May 3rd, 2013

Save Energy & Money A Ductless Heat Pump is a highly efficient heating and cooling system that is easily installed as a new primary heat source for electrically heated homes. Ductless systems heat and cool homes at a fraction of the cost of baseboards and wall heaters. More Comfortable. Ductless systems do a better job […]

COP, Ductless Heat Pumps, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HSPF, rebates, Tax Credits