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The Truth About Energy Efficiency

The Truth About Energy Efficiency

The Truth About Energy Efficiency Presentations Going beyond the hype & promises to realistic expectations of energy savings Description:   There are many products on the market that promise to help lower utility bills including new windows, insulation upgrades, replacement furnaces or air conditioners, installing radiant barriers, caulking gaps and cracks, and so on.  Many of […]

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Path to Zero Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Path to Zero Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Join us for a free presentation!Description:  How far can energy efficiency and renewable energy take us?  Can we bring energy usage down to a point where it can easily be offset by on-site renewable energy?  The concept of “zero energy” or “net zero” is growing throughout the United States and describes the point where energy efficiency […]

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How Does Your Home Feel This Summer?

How Does Your Home Feel This Summer?

Do you walk upstairs and find the temperature several degrees warmer? Do you find yourself lowering the temperature on the thermostat to compensate? Are you wondering if a larger air conditioner is the answer to your problems? Having an energy audit done on the home helps you solve these problems.  We have the most comprehensive energy audit available in central Illinois to […]

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Is Your Hot Water Safe, Yet Hot Enough for Long Enough?

Is Your Hot Water Safe, Yet Hot Enough for Long Enough?

Have you ever run out of hot water while taking a shower? When you turn on the hot water tap, does it take a long time to warm up? Do you find yourself turning up the temperature on the water heater to try and compensate for these problems? If so, you are not alone. These are […]

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Before You Upgrade Your Furnace or Air Conditioner…

Before You Upgrade Your Furnace or Air Conditioner…

When it comes to replacing furnaces or air conditioners, the decision is often made in a pinch because it just broke down in the middle of when you need it most—the freezing cold of the winter or the sweltering heat of the summer. The main priority at that point is to replace the HVAC (heating, […]

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One Day Sale: Make Black Friday Green Friday Instead

One Day Sale: Make Black Friday Green Friday Instead

One day only! Save $100 on the Comprehensive Energy Audit. You MUST call on Black Green Friday (11/28/2014) For the loved one who has everything, even if it’s you, this gift will keep on giving because an energy audit helps you have: A more comfortable house—no more rooms that are too cold in the winter and too hotin the summer Healthier […]

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Improperly Functioning Appliances Cause Health Risks

Improperly Functioning Appliances Cause Health Risks

We’ve posted several articles on our Facebook page lately where Illinois news outlets have reported on stories involving appliance malfunctions that lead to serious health and safety problems. Proper prevention and maintenance can prevent these types of stories. It is important to make sure your appliances are working properly. As part of all of our energy audits, […]

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11 Tips to Save Money on Heating Costs

11 Tips to Save Money on Heating Costs

With the weather forecasts for Central Illinois calling for another cold winter, it is time to get proactive on keeping heating costs down to a minimum.  After viewing utility bills from energy audits in 2014, we have found our clients increased heating costs between 15 and 30% on average when compared to their home from the previous […]

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Building An Energy Efficient Home Presentations (Fall 2014)

Building An Energy Efficient Home Presentations (Fall 2014)

You are invited! Are you building (or rebuilding) a new home? Or do you just want to learn more about energy efficiency for your existing home? If so, you can’t afford to miss this free presentation (NO products or services are being sold). With Todd’s help you can learn to avoid costly mistakes that will […]

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Winter Advisory – Are your exhaust pipes free from from drifting snow?

Winter Advisory – Are your exhaust pipes free from from drifting snow?

WINTER ADVISORY – Check Exhaust Pipes are Free From Drifting Snow January 5, 2014 Due to the winter storm hitting central Illinois this weekend, it is important to take some safety precautions to make sure any exhaust vents from furnaces, boilers, or water heaters coming out the side of the building are not blocked by […]

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