Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

Prepare Your Indianapolis Home for the Coming Winter

Halloween is just around the corner and, as hard as it is to believe after this summer of record heat drought in Indianapolis, winter is rapidly approaching. That means it’s time to prepare yourself, and your home, for the cold … Continue reading

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Rheem Air Conditioners Rated ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” Products for 2011 and 2012

The ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” designation recognizes the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched this new program in 2011 in an effort to increase consumer awareness about the availability of … Continue reading

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Consumer Alert: Bogus Electric Bill Assistance Scam Affects Thousands in Indiana and Across USA

The incredibly high temperatures we have faced these last couple of weeks might cause any home owner to jump at a chance for help paying their electric bill. But consumers need to be aware of a scam taking place across … Continue reading

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High-Efficiency Air Conditioners from Rheem an Economical Choice to Replace Older ACs

In our last post, Older Air Conditioners May Need To Be Replaced Due To New EPA Coolant Regulations, we discussed the fact that rising cost of R-22 coolant has made replacement with a new, high-efficiency system the economical choice versus … Continue reading

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Older Air Conditioners May Need To Be Replaced Due To New EPA Coolant Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made changes to federal air conditioner coolant regulations that may force some homeowners to make the costly decision of whether to repair or replace a broken air conditioner. While that might sound counter-intuitive, it … Continue reading

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Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners Can Take Sting Out of Warmer-Than-Usual Weather Predicted For Indiana This Summer

Central Indiana enjoyed its fourth warmest winter on record, but it looks like we may pay for that in the coming months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that much of the country, including Indianapolis and the Central … Continue reading

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A New Environment-Friendy ENERGYSTAR-Rated Air Conditioner is a Great Way to Celebrate Earth Day 2012

This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day will be observed by an estimated one billion people worldwide. The goal of Earth Day is to inspire awareness of and appreciation for … Continue reading

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Daylight Saving Time Controversy Still Looms In Indiana, And Worldwide, Too

Daylight Saving Time (DST) started this week, which in Indiana is always cause for discussion. Have you recovered from losing an hour of sleep yet? Last year, in our post Daylight Savings Time – Indiana May Have Had It Right … Continue reading

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Be An Educated Consumer: “Energy-Saving” Gadgets That Sound Too Good To Be True, Probably Are!

We came across an interesting column about gadgets that supposedly help conserve energy.  In his op-ed piece, Many Energy-saving Products will Cost You Instead, Paul “The Watchdog” Muschick discusses products, gadgets and additives that promise to reduce your home energy … Continue reading

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A Guide to Geothermal for Home Owners: Pay a Little More Now, Save a Lot More Later

In our last post, we mentioned the massive geothermal ground-source heat pump installation underway at Ball State in Muncie. Coincidentally, the next day, we received a Google news alert with a link to the article Construction of the Largest U.S. … Continue reading

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