Tips & Advice
Tips and Advice
Is Your Home Energy Efficient?
Adding solar technology to your home or business lets you take energy efficiency to the max. Here are the ideal characteristics of an energy-efficient home or office:
- Solar Electric Panels
- Solar Thermal Systems
- Programmable Thermostats
- Sealing Ducts to Reduce Leaks
- Air Sealing around Small Cracks and Holes in Structure
- Use of CFLs and LED Lighting
- High Efficiency or Tankless Water Heaters
- Insulated Pipes
- Properly Sized High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Systems
- Energy Star Appliances
- Low-e, Double Pane Windows
- Insulation in Attics, Walls and Crawl Spaces
- Monitoring of Electricity Usage