Using Programmable Thermostats to Stay Cool and Save Energy
While the Beaumont climate makes your home HVAC system indispensable through much of the year, running a furnace or air conditioner 24/7 can take a toll on your energy bills and on the HVAC system. Setting the temperatures back when you’re away from home or tucked in bed is a proven energy-saving strategy, but resetting […]
Fall and Winter Energy-Saving Myths You Should Know About
Summertime is all about carefree living, with spontaneous backyard gatherings, planned getaways, and everyone heading indoors for air conditioned comfort when the heat gets to be too much. As the seasons turn, however, it’s time to get serious again, looking for ways to reduce energy consumption over the winter and shrink your carbon footprint. Unfortunately, […]
The Interdependent Systems in Your Energy-Efficient Home
Achieving an energy-efficient home involves looking at all the factors that account for its conditioning load. Homes that have adequate insulation, good windows, and low levels of air infiltration need less conditioning resulting in lower energy bills. Making home improvements that lower energy bills will keep more money in your pocket, while creating a more […]
Don’t Be Fooled By These Energy Savings Myths
The heat in Texas in the summer has many homeowners retreating to the comfort of air conditioning. And it’s around this time, when energy bills are often on the rise, that homeowners look to make their homes more energy efficient to reduce utility costs. Unfortunately, energy savings myths can result in additional costs. Myth: Setting the temperature lower […]
