5 Reasons Why You SHOULDN’T Replace Windows
“I know they’re just going to tell me to replace my old windows.” We hear this remark a lot when we tell people about how a home energy audit can show them where their house is losing energy and wasting…
Fireplace Alternatives
“Traditional fireplaces draw in as much as 300 cubic feet per minute of heated room air for combustion, then send it straight up the chimney.” Even though modern designs of traditional fireplaces attempt to reverse the negative side-effects, “fireplaces are…
An Earth Day Reflection
On the Sunday before Earth Day, I was part of a small group of parishioners in my church who visited Sunday school classes and talked about Earth Day with the kids. One question we asked each class was whether, in…
Basement, Attic, and Crawlspaces: Energy Loss Pattern
Think of your house like your body for a moment. Do you walk outside naked in the winter time? Of course not! Or at least most of us don’t do that. Think of your basement, attic, and crawlspaces like the…
The BIG 3: Fireplaces
Are you feeling chilly? Me too. It might be the flue! Did you know that 14% of home energy is lost through the fireplace? If you have a fireplace, there is a trapdoor that opens up your chimney, or flue,…
The BIG 3: HVAC Ducts
HVAC Ducts account for 15% of home energy loss. Seal the ducts! It’s not funny how much conditioned air you may be losing in the duct system in your house. Once you’ve addressed the Floors, Walls, and Ceilings of your home for…
The BIG 3: Locations in the Home Where Energy is Lost
People have various motivations for wanting to conserve energy. Some people want to do their part in keeping the planet healthy. Others want to have more comfortable living spaces. Some people are following the trend. And still others just want…
The BIG 3: Floors, Walls, & Ceilings
Walls, Ceilings, and Floors account for 31% of home energy loss. The reason for floors, walls and ceiling being the BIGGEST, most significant energy drains is fairly clear: they are what make a house a house. It is inevitable that…
10 Water Saving Tips You Aren’t Using – World Water Day
In honor of World Water Day, here are ABET’s tips on how to conserve water at home and cut your water bill… But first, did you know that the average American uses 350 gallons of water a day while 783…
White Roofs Good for You, Good for the Environment
Warm weather seems to finally be on its way here, after a particularly long winter this year. Personally I’d rather be hot than cold, but it’s true that I’ve never experienced a summer like a DC summer before last year.…