As the custom home market slowly comes back, many home builders are turning to alternative energy companies. There are several reasons that clients in the market for a custom home are interested in building their homes with alternative energy systems. · Geothermal heat pumps greatly reduce the carbon footprint of a home · Although the […]
Now that winter is here and your heating system is running on a consistent basis, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind, and a few things you can check on your own system to prevent any issues from arising this winter. · Carbon Monoxide: Make sure you have a CO detector in
As the year draws to a close, many people are looking for all possible tax benefits for the year 2011. One great way to help out your taxes this year is to increase the energy efficiency of your home by changing to alternative energy systems for your home. Here are a few things you can
As we head into the winter months, all Coloradoans know that the dry weather will be a challenge, especially for those with allergies & asthma. Many people have tried using room humidifiers to battle the dry air, but have found that they don’t work as well as they had hoped. Installing a whole-house humidifier is
As we face our first real cold snap of the winter, many of us are starting to feel nervous about the impending rise in heating bills. If you are worried, we have some tips for you to help keep those bills lower while still keeping comfortable this winter. · Turn down your thermostat, or invest
A lot of our clients question how important it really is to perform a regular maintenance on their heating and cooling systems. The answer is yes, and here are the reasons why: A furnace is like any machine, and it needs regular cleaning to run correctly and at maximum efficiency. Think of it as similar
A lot of homes have one room or one section of the house that become nearly unbearable in the summer time. This is especially true if you have recently remodeled your home, or completed an addition. Luckily we do have a solution that is reasonably-priced, and can provide the heat relief you need during these
A lot of our clients ask us for tips on choosing a reliable and honest contractor, especially when it comes to a newer technology like geothermal or solar energy. Here are a few things to check for: State licensing & certification References & proof of past experience, especially with alternative energy jobs like geothermal IGSHPA
Solar heating and water systems are quickly becoming a cheap alternative to gasoline and coal-powered residential electricity generation. In fact, 20 years ago installation of photovoltaic solar paneling cost almost 7 times as much as it does now. The great thing about solar energy is that it is a one-time installation fee, and the average
Did you know that Geothermal Heat Pumps qualify for amazing levels of tax credits? The government is incentivizing Geothermal Heat Pumps because they utilize the heat of the earth, thus making them more affordable than almost any other system you can install. Right now, you will qualify for 30% of the total cost of installing
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