Are you considering installing solar panels? Good for you! Solar power has become practically mainstream in recent years as the prices have dropped and efficiency has increased. But before you make your investment, consider how to prepare your home for residential solar. With a few simple home improvement projects, you’ll be saving even more money [...]
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The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and [...]
Do solar panels reduce energy efficiency? What kind of question is that? Actually, they could. Evidence shows a tendency for a so-called “Snackwells effect” that could come into play when a homeowner installs solar panels or other energy saving measures. If you find your energy bills staying constant, or perhaps even going up (yikes!) despite [...]
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