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Learn about Energy Star solutions for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in this guide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Type: Guide
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This white paper, sponsored by Ply Gem, discusses the benefits and strategies of creating a Designed Exterior home.
Type: White Paper
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Using specially designed products for new home construction or a home remodel can help homeowners improve the appearance of their home—and reduce overall maintenance needs and cost.
Type: Guide
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Caulking and weatherstripping provide an easy, inexpensive way to increase your home's energy efficiency. Topics in this guide include:
Type: Guide
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Between 50% and 70% of the energy used in the average home is used for heating and cooling. Correcting air leakage and insufficient insulation can have a significant effect on your heating and …
Type: Fact Sheet
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The average duct system loses 12% or more of conditioned air due to leaks and poorly connected ducts. By properly sealing ducts, you can reduce energy loss and lower your energy costs.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Ceiling air leaks need to be fixed prior to installing insulation. If air leaks in the ceiling are not properly sealed beforehand, the time and money spent on insulation will be wasted.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Leaks in the duct system waste both energy and money. By eliminating leakage in the ducts, your home's heating and cooling system can provide comfort with a decreased run-time.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Weather-stripping doors can dramatically increase your home's energy efficiency and stop those chilly drafts. Add weather stripping to any door in which a 1/8-inch-wide crack exists and air can be …
Type: Fact Sheet
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A knee wall is any wall that is adjacent to the attic. Without a proper seal in addition to insulation, the extreme heat and cold of your attic can seep through the knee wall and into your living …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Save energy and money in your home with these easy to implement tips that can help lower your energy consumption.
Type: Fact Sheet
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There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you. Use the tips provided to lower water use in your home.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Whether inside or outside your home, there are many easy ways to conserve water use.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Faucet leaks can waste hundreds of gallons of water in a very short time.
Type: Brochure
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Toilet leaks can be silent but costly, wasting hundreds of gallons of water in a very short time.
Type: Brochure
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IceStone surfaces are made of 100% recycled glass in a cement mix. While IceStone is extremely durable, it does require specific maintenance.
Type: Guide
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Conservation and efficiency are the most effective ways to reduce energy use.
Type: Fact Sheet
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There are many no-cost or low-cost home energy tips that can save money, energy, and reduce the environmental impact of your home.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Save money, energy, and reduce your home's environmental impact by implementing easy to use energy saving ideas in your home.
Type: Guide
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You can save money, energy, and lower your impact on the environment by keeping your central heating system in proper working order. The first place to start is your furnace itself. By following …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Air conditioning can account for up to 1/2 of your home's summertime energy costs. To keep your system operating at its peak performance, you should have a yearly maintenance check up, including a …
Type: Fact Sheet
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This guide contains a list of no and low cost tips that you can implement around your home to save energy, lower your energy costs, and reduce your impact on the environment.
Type: Guide
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Solving moisture problems in your home can be complicated, with one moisture source creating a number of moisture symptoms. Indoor symptoms can include: a musty odor, fogging windows, a damp feeling …
Type: Guide
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Cooling your home efficiently will help lower your energy costs. To improve efficiency and to keep equipment running properly, replace or clean your filter monthly, remove dirt and dust from outside …
Type: Guide
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Heating your home is a significant energy cost. This guide will help explain how your furnace works and can help you understand proper maintenance techniques that can keep your furnace running …
Type: Guide
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Save money and energy in your home with easy to follow tips that can help you cut your energy consumption. Use these tips to lower your home's energy use while still maintaining your home's comfort …
Type: Fact Sheet
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By improving the air tightness of your home, you can not only make your home more comfortable but energy efficient as well. Caulking and weather stripping your home costs little money while the …
Type: Guide
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Attic bypasses are hidden air passageways that lead from the heated space of your home into your attic. Warm air continuously rises up these passageways and escapes into the attic during cold weather …
Type: Guide
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Saving energy in your home doesn't need to be a major investment. Little things can add up to big savings on your home's energy costs.
Type: Guide
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Reducing energy use in your home can be as simple as changing your furnace filter. By following energy saving tips in your home, you can save money on your energy costs.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Air conditioning can account for up to 11% of your home's energy costs. When the weather turn hot, be sure your home's cooling unit is running properly.
Type: Fact Sheet
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A lot changes with the addition of a new baby in your home, including your energy costs. On average, people use 25% more electricity and 13% more natural gas in their homes with the addition of a new …
Type: Fact Sheet
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A clean and well maintained furnace is not only safe, but it can save you money on your energy costs.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Simple maintenance and repairs made to your home can also lower your energy costs.
Tags: Appliances,
Dishwashers,
Energy Audits,
Freezers,
Heating & Cooling,
Kitchen,
Lighting,
Maintenance & Repair,
Natural Gas,
San Diego Gas and Electric Company,
Washers & Dryers Type: Guide
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If you own natural gas appliances, use the tips contained in this fact sheet to help improve energy efficiency, saving you both energy and money. As a general rule, you should hire a professional to …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Home energy savings tips that can save you money on your energy costs.
Type: Fact Sheet
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While conventional termite treatment methods are often expensive and use toxic chemicals, many termite infestations can be avoided in the first place through low-cost, common-sense, chemical-free …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Heating and cooling your home are two significant energy costs. By following the simple guidelines in this brochure, you can increase energy efficiency and better manage your energy costs.
Type: Brochure
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This guide offers energy saving ideas that can be used throughout your home or apartment.
Type: Brochure
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This fact sheet contains tips on how to make your home more energy efficient this winter. Many of these tips are no-cost or low-cost ideas that are simple to implement in your home.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Save energy year round with these ideas on how to save energy 365 days of the year.
Tags: Appliances,
Energy Audits,
Going Green,
Heating & Cooling,
Insulation,
Kitchen,
Maintenance & Repair,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
Refrigerators,
Washers & Dryers,
Windows & Doors Type: Guide
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A duct system that is properly sealed and insulated can make your home more energy efficient, more comfortable, and safer.
Type: Brochure
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One of the most cost effective ways to improve energy efficiency and add comfort to your home is to seal and insulate the 'envelope' of your home.
Type: Brochure
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There are many simple things you can do to make your existing home or building more energy efficient.
Type: Brochure
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Keeping attics dry and ventilated will help ensure durability.
Type: Guide
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Home sealing is a quick and cost effective way to lower your home energy bill.
Type: Guide
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At least half of your home's energy bill is generated through the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Following basic energy-efficient tips about space heating can make a big …
Type: White Paper
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Green housing is sustainable to its environment, durable and healthy for occupants and environment. The Mainestream Green Housing primer grew out of MaineHousing's Mainestream Green Home Design …
Tags: Building Green,
Cost of Ownership,
Heating & Cooling,
Interior Design,
Lighting,
MaineHousing- Maine Street Housing Authority,
Maintenance & Repair,
Photovoltaic / Solar Panels,
Rebates / Tax Credits,
Remodeling,
Solar Power Type: White Paper
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Designing green homes can be confusing, from understanding finances to choosing materials and design layouts/blueprints. Get step-by-step instructions and helpful checklists to make your green home …
Tags: Building Green,
Cost of Ownership,
Flooring,
Foundations,
Interior Design,
Lighting,
Maintenance & Repair,
Portland Office of Sustainable Development,
Rebates / Tax Credits,
Remodeling,
Solar Power Type: White Paper
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Poorly ventilated homes may cause health risks, while homes with high infiltration rates may experience signifanct energy costs as well as allow contamined air to enter from polluted areas of the …
Type: White Paper
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Energy prices are rising, and so are concerns about the impact of energy consumption on the environment. Solar electricity systems can offer a solution.
Type: White Paper
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Sustainable landscapes preserve limited and costly natural resources, reduce waste generation and help prevent air, water and soil pollution.
Type: White Paper
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Energy-efficient ground-souce heating pumps, space conditioning systems that provide reversible refrigeration cycles that are geothermal, can offer environmental benefits. Learn more about these …
Type: White Paper
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Home Energy and Consumer Reports have provided an informational guide for air conditioning units. Learn how to maintain and understand air …
Type: White Paper