Here's What to Know About Energy Star Guidelines
October 11, 2016 • Energy Evaluations
If you want to trim your household energy expenses, you can start by making sure that the electronic devices you use are as energy efficient as possible. The government's Energy Star program can provide you with the information and guidelines you need to make informed choices when buying new or replacement products.
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Are you interested in determining your home's energy efficiency? If so, you should consider learning about the home energy rating system (HERS) index and how your home scores. This professional analysis of a home's energy efficiency is used to qualify it for the Energy Star label, energy-efficient mortgage (EEM), and certain tax incentives and rebates. After your home qualifies for these benefits, you'll have an easier time selling it. However, if you don't want to sell, a low HERS index means you'll be 
Summer is the time for outdoor grilling, vacations and fun. Summer is also the time for high cooling bills for many homeowners. If you would like a break from last year's high cooling costs, take your energy-saving efforts a step further with these tips.
After a particularly severe winter, many of us here in Indiana were thrilled to see the season of heating bills ending. However, the summer is right around the corner, and air conditioning will soon become a necessity, driving costs up again. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this increase by making your home more efficient and lowering your energy consumption. Here are a few tips to get started and reduce electricity usage in your home:
Want to save money on your utility bill and keep your home comfortable all year? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency manages the Energy Star program to guide consumers in the purchase of a variety of energy-using electronics and appliances, including residential 
If you are considering purchasing a new HVAC system, you will want to know the terms AFUE, SEER, HSPF, among others. These acronyms refer to different methods for measuring the efficiency of central heating and cooling systems.
Spring is here, so summer's not too far away. After a tough winter here in the Ft. Wayne area, you know that your HVAC system has been working extra hard to keep your house warm. With hot weather on the way in the next couple of months, you’ll soon be seeking the comfort of your air conditioner. That's why there's no time like the present to schedule seasonal maintenance on your A/C system.
About 40 percent of the energy consumed by the U.S. residential sector is for space heating purposes. That makes raising gas furnace efficiency standards a huge target for 
With so much money spent on gifts each year, it would be nice to save a little extra. There are innumerable ways to 
If you have just completed a 
Fort Wayne area summers can get awfully hot and sticky. Savvy homeowners with aging cooling systems who have chosen to 
Every homeowner wants to boost home performance to save both energy and money, but what exactly do you need to do to cut