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Finished insulating the attic
Well after several weeks and was finally able to get a Saturday and finished putting in the insulation.  We now have I am estimating R-45 or 50 now in the attic.  Hopefully this will lower our bills even further in conjunction with the hybrid heat s
12-31-2007 Tags airconditioning, heating and cooling, hvac, natural gas, solar power

New Hybrid Heating and 19 SEER A/C
The heating and air-conditioning guys finished up our new hybrid heat system from Carrier today. They did a wonderful job and did a very nice job of cleaning up after they got done. The system is running as advertised, since the temperature is above 30 h
12-31-2007 Tags heating and cooling, insulation

Insulate Windows to Lower Heating Costs:
As natural gas and fuel oil prices continue to rise, so does the cost of heating your home every winter. With some basic improvements, you can combat these climbing costs, and make your home more comfortable at the same time. Window insulation is one type
12-30-2007 Tags airconditioning, geothermal energy, heating and cooling, home insulation

The Bright Future of Solar Technology
Wikipedia states that "Solar energy technologies harness the sun's energy for practical ends. These technologies date from the time of the early Greeks, Indian, Native Americans and Chinese, who warmed their buildings by orienting them toward the su
12-28-2007 Tags alternative energy, geothermal energy, heating and cooling, insulation, solar power