I have looked at a home where I can see electricity consumption before and after the installation of a heat pump water heater. The results are not from long term data monitoring, just an observation of monthly consumption in comparison…
Save 60% on Hot Water Costs
I just installed a new heat pump water heater to replace my old “high efficiency” electric water heater. It was considered high efficiency since it had very good insulation, but its efficiency rating was still 93%, so for every kWh…
What would you do if you could save one mortgage payment a year?
I have looked at a number of homes this winter to find energy savings. The increase in heating oil has motivated some to seek relief, while others were told by friends who had energy audits and were happy to get…
PECO Customers have new electricity suppliers – a PECO shopping guide
The deregulation changes for PECO customers are now coming to light. Electric rates, transition charges, variable rates, and rate blocks are all being modified. Most of us have never had to shop for electricity, so it would be prudent to…
Reduce Heating Costs – Air Sealing, Insulating, and Taxes
It has been a very hot summer and the spike in electric bills for air conditioning is on many people’s minds. Did you know that in Southeast Pennsylvania, our climate requires more heating than cooling? For many people the cost…
Duct Sealing ? You Bet
Your home’s duct work can be robbing you of 10-30% of your heating or cooling. Building Codes recently changed to require that duct work be sealed when it is installed, and now in some communities, the ducts must be tested…
Support Home Star legislation H.R. 5019
The HOME STAR proposal calls for the creation of a national program to provide direct rebates to homeowners who invest in qualifying home energy efficiency improvements. At the request of the homeowner, rebate amounts can be deducted from overall job…
DSB Energy Services Opens for Business April 19
DSB Energy Services LLC opened for business on April 19, to help homeowners in Bucks and Montgomery counties cope with soaring energy costs. By the end of 2010, both utilities serving these counties — PP&L and PECO — will have…