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Passive Solar Energy: Use It To Your Advantage, Even When Ohio Skies Are Gray

By Raj Rai | Published: April 10, 2012

Passive solar energy techniques use design principles and materials to reduce heating and cooling costs, collecting the sun’s energy to warm your home in the winter and prohibiting heat gain during summer — without the use of more active solar devices such as pumps, fans or photovoltaic panels. Share and Enjoy:

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Posted in Solar Energy | Also tagged cleveland area, conditioned air, energy efficiency, energy star, heating and cooling, weatherking | Leave a comment

Federal Tax Credits Will Expire Soon — Now’s The Time To Make Those Upgrades You’ve Been Considering

By Raj Rai | Published: November 9, 2011

If you have been considering upgrading your home’s HVAC system or making energy efficiency improvements, you might want to do so before the end of the year. Share and Enjoy:

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Posted in Tax Credits and Rebates | Also tagged afue, air conditioner, energy efficiency, energy star, furnaces, heat pump, seasonal energy efficiency ratio | Leave a comment

With This Handy Buyer’s Guide, You Can Select A Furnace That Reacts To Your Home’s Unique Heating Demands

By Raj Rai | Published: October 7, 2011

Since every home is unique, each one has different heating requirements. The location of your home, the direction its windows face, the microclimate of your neighborhood and available shade all play a role in how hard your furnace works. These are key factors to consider when it comes time to buy a new unit. Once it’s time [...]

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Posted in Energy Evaluations, Heating, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged electricity, energy bills, energy efficiency, energy savings, fuel source, fuel type, furnace, furnaces, heating and air, heating and air conditioning, heating energy, insulating your home, microclimate, natural gas | Leave a comment

Already Sold On Solar? Basic Facts You Should Know When Upgrading

By Raj Rai | Published: September 28, 2011

Now that you’ve decided to add solar power to your energy mix, there are several solar energy basics you should know as you move toward designing your new system. The Cleveland-Northeast Ohio area has ample sunlight available to support an efficient solar energy system. Share and Enjoy:

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Posted in Energy Savings, Solar Energy | Also tagged array, clean renewable energy, electricity, energy production, northern hemisphere, orientation, pv system, renewable energy system, solar cells, solar energy basics, solar energy system, solar resource, sunlight, true south, watts | Leave a comment

There’s Probably A Tax Credit To Match Your HVAC Upgrade This Year

By Raj Rai | Published: May 27, 2011

If you’ve decided to upgrade to a new HVAC system, you might be in for some pleasant surprises. Today’s furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners are far more efficient than the models produced even a few years ago, and you’ll position yourself to enjoy significant savings on your energy costs. And there’s another big benefit [...]

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