Energy Efficiency & Energy Savings Seattle WA
Conserving energy is not only one way to live a greener life, but a great way to save money on utility bills. The articles found in this section provide tips on how to be more energy efficient at home and give information on alternative energy options.
Energy Efficient Homes Seattle WA
Designing and building an energy-efficient home. Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool, and be comfortable and healthy.
Energy Efficient Lighting Seattle WA
Bright ideas for better lighting. Making improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. An average household dedicates 11% of its energy budget to lighting.
Energy Mortgages Seattle WA
energy mortgage increases a consumer's buying power by enabling mortgage lenders to count the monthly energy bill savings that a home's energy efficiency features deliver as additional income. There are two kinds of energy mortgages: energy-efficient mortgages and energy improvement mortgages.
Foam Insulation Seattle WA
Expert blogger shares insights on Icynene open-cell spray foam insulation. Icynene®, one of my ten favorite green building products, is an open-cell spray foam insulation. It basically provides a barrier to prevent drafts, condensation, and outdoor allergens from penetrating the building envelope.
High Efficiency Toilets Seattle WA
There are three different technologies available today for high efficiency toilets (HET) designed to help homeowners save water and help the environment. The right selection depends on your personal preference and needs, and the type of plumbing system in your house.
Incandescent Lighting Seattle WA
The traditional light bulb — and its recent improvements — explained. The oldest type of electric lamp is the incandescent bulb, the first practical one having been created in 1879 by Thomas Edison. With the construction of electric-generating stations, incandescent lamps soon became commonplace.
Saving on Energy Costs Seattle WA
The energy package features tips, buying advice and Ratings of compact fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats, space heaters, and windows, and reports on the programs and products that can help save consumers money on their energy bills, and diminish damage to the environment in the process.
Solar Power Seattle WA
Solar energy systems have been around for decades. But in the United States, their acceptance has been slow because of their high upfront cost. Attitudes are changing, however. With concern mounting about carbon dioxide emissions, rising energy costs, and dependence on imported oil, having a power plant on the roof sounds awfully attractive.
