Thanks to Tax Credits, Conserving Energy Makes Extra Cents
Finding sensible low-cost ways to cut back on your energy use can help you save hundreds on your annual utility bills. But some of those bigger investments that will help you save even more might not be as hard to afford as you think. The federal government offers several tax credits to encourage Americans to buy energy-saving and producing appliances. The Energy Resource Center wants to help you understand what improvements come with tax rebates.
DIY Window Weatherization
Drafty windows can be a major source of heat loss during cold Colorado winters. The Energy Resource Center fields a lot of calls from homeowners and renters hoping for help replacing hopelessly old and drafty windows. Unfortunately, new windows are rarely a justifiable investment for our nonprofit organization.
Does Daylight Savings Time Conserve Energy?
As we prepare to “fall back,” turning our clocks back to standard time this November, many Coloradans will ask about why we use daylight savings time. It can be confusing and if you’re not paying attention, changing the clocks by an hour every spring and fall can make a mess of your day. But daylight savings time is believed to save the nation about 1 percent of its average energy use every day.
Spooky Statistics About Energy And Water Waste
If you’re afraid of the dark, these frightening energy waste statistics might scare you into flipping the switch off anyway. Americans are wasteful. We know it…
Watch Out for Energy Vampires this Halloween Season
You might expect to see a big impact on your electricity bill when you become more conscientious about turning appliances off when they’re not in use.…
Why Autumn Is a Great Time of Year for Xeriscaping
Yes, the summer is nearly over and the kids have gone back to school, but it’s not too late to xeriscape your yard. The fall can be a fantastic time to plant, especially when you’re working with perennials that won’t need a lot of water.
Seven Great Tips for Saving Money on Natural Gas
Are there ways to save money if your home uses natural gas? The answer is yes. Here are seven great tips for you and your family to keep your natural gas bills down.
How To Weatherize Your Colorado Home
You don’t have to put up with a drafty or uncomfortably cold home. Sure, there are a lot of things you can do to make your Colorado home more energy efficient, but there are plenty of low-budget ways to save and things you can change on your own.
Weatherizing Your Colorado Home Can Reduce Your Heating Bills
The days are getting shorter and cooler and the barbecues are winding down for the year. Summer is almost over and with the fall and winter months just around the corner, Colorado residents may be anticipating a dramatic increase in their utilities bills. However, weatherizing your home can save you substantially when it comes to those energy bills.
Warning Signs Your Water Heater Might Fail
Energy efficiency is a hot Colorado topic these days. A lot of consumers are looking at their wallets and hoping that energy-efficient home practices and appliances will save them money. A Colorado home energy audit can help families understand their energy usage and identify ways to save.