Covering Whole House Attic Fans with New Shuttercover™ Trim to Fit
– Jan. 6, 2010 – Most people would agree that leaving a window open in the winter would not be a good idea.  However, homes with uncovered whole house fans are essentially doing just that – increasing energy usage and costs for the homeowner.  Now, [...]

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LEOLA, PA – Employees at the 25 Five Rivers MetroParks facilities in the greater Dayton, Ohio area feel like they’ve struck gold – black gold. They’ve recently started collecting used motor oil from service vehicles that maintain the system’s nearly 15,000 acres. They’re recycling the used-oil to generate heat for their offices and workshop. The [...]

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Geothermal HVAC
The other day I attended a seminar on renewable energy systems for residential and commercial buildings. One of the topics that interested me the most was Geothermal Heating and Cooling. Geothermal heating and cooling is a system that relies on the earth as a heat source and heat sink using heat pumps.
Geothermal Energy
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Around this part of the country people heat their homes with oil, propane and natural gas. More specifically here in northern NH we have a choice of oil or propane. I get lots of questions from folks about which fuel source they should choose for a new home.
The other day I wrote What Heating Fuel [...]

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One of the biggest sources of pollution that each of us produces comes from heating and cooling our homes. The pollution from heating and cooling is even greater than what we produce from our automobiles. So the question is if you’re building a new home what fuel should you chose that’s the safest for the [...]

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Have you ever wondered how ceiling fans compare to air conditioners when it comes to the Green Game? You probably won’t be shocked by the results but it’s interesting to look closely at a comparison of issues.
The best way to compare two items for their “greeness” is to look at several factors: Environmental Impact, Operating [...]

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