Everyone wants to save money, and one of the best ways to do so is with your energy bills. Unfortunately, a lot of energy-saving myths are circulating that often lead to paying extra. Here are six common energy-saving myths to watch out for:
Some Basic Energy Savers That Are Also Good for the Environment
As the cold winter moves into the Kansas City area, it’s easy to forget the importance of conserving energy. As we continue to deplete non-renewable resources, and increase carbon dioxide emissions, we hurt the environment. On a personal level, we waste not only our natural resources, but also hard-earned money. Fortunately, a few easy energy savers can dramatically reduce unnecessary consumption.
9 Ways to Get Your Kansas City Home to Be Much More Energy Efficient
Whether you’re tired of paying over-inflated energy bills, or have resolved to become more environmentally responsible, it’s good to know the steps you can take to achieve a more energy-efficient home. Here are nine of them to get you started:
Looking to Lower Your Home Heating Bills? Pointers to Keep Money in Your Pocket
It’s official – colder weather has arrived in the Kansas City area, and the first home heating bills of the season will be heading your way soon. If your goal is to keep more money in your pocket this winter, there are lots of energy-saving strategies that can help. These cost-effective pointers can put you on the right track toward …
Shutting a Room to Conserve Energy: Bad Idea or Smart Thinking?
A persistent home heating myth holds that shutting a room to conserve energy while heating or cooling a whole home is a good idea, because you are heating less volume. It is not true in most cases, and there are better ways to save energy and money.
Winter Heating in Kansas City – What Can Be Done With Those High Energy Bills?
When Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose, you know it means two things are just around the corner: the holiday season and winter heating bills. You don’t have to break the bank to stay warm this season. Follow these simple tips and save some cash for presents.
You’re Closing Rooms to Conserve Energy? You Could Be Opening Yourself to Trouble
It makes intuitive sense that if you close off rooms during the winter, you will be heating a smaller amount of your home and therefore saving money. Unfortunately, listening to your intuition here could be setting you up for some unexpected results. As it turns out, closing rooms to conserve energy may actually increase the energy used by your HVAC …
Your Energy-Efficient Home: When All Systems Are in Sync
Have you noticed that when your healthy eating, sleeping and exercise habits are in sync, your body feels energized and efficient? Your home isn’t all that different. When all of its systems are up to date, properly maintained and working together, your home benefits from whole-house efficiency. Fall is a good time to perform an energy audit, and make the necessary …
Energy-Saving Tips That Will Add Cheer to Your Holidays
The fall and winter months are the perfect time to start saving energy. As the sun sets earlier, you turn on more lights; as the air becomes chillier, you turn up the heat. Holiday parties and family gatherings mean that your lights, heater, humidifier and other appliances do more work. With all these items using energy, it’s time to focus on energy-saving tips …
The Energy Star Can Be a Guiding Light for Home Efficiency
If you’re considering upgrading your home’s HVAC system or buying other energy-saving products, look for the Energy Star when you’re shopping for new equipment. The blue Energy Star logo can help guide you to savings.