Lighter Colored Roofs and Roads Help Cut Emissions

by | Aug 2, 2010 | Energy Savings

Light-colored rooftops and roads could significantly cut emissions and combat global climate change by cooling cities and the world, researchers say. Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California say cool roofs and cool pavements in cities around...

Top Ten + 1

by | Apr 9, 2010 | 04-10-10, Energy Savings

Improvements Homeowners Can Do To Improve the Performance of Your Home Provided by Tony Grahame , Director of the Residential Building Technology program Yavapai College  928-717-7726  www.YC.edu/RBT  Air Seal duct work Replace air filters frequently Service HVAC...

Your Home Envelope

by | Apr 9, 2010 | 04-10-10, Energy Savings

Your home consists of two primary systems that work together to provide comfort and shelter. Your home’s heating and cooling system maintains comfortable indoor temperatures. Your home’s envelope helps hold in comfortable indoor temperatures and provides...

Home Energy Upgrades

by | Mar 26, 2010 | 03-27-10, 04-10-10, Energy Savings

Once your home energy check-up has been completed by a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor, you will receive a comprehensive home assessment – a list of suggested energy efficiency upgrades that will make you more comfortable while saving money. Common...