The Home Energy Blog
Everything you need to know to help you save on home energy.
Solar Energy: What You Need to Know
[fusion_text]Solar energy offers some very big benefits—it gives you the opportunity to reduce, or even eliminate, your power bill, take advantage of tax credits, and make use of a clean energy source. Once you’ve decided to explore a solar solution for your home,...
read moreThe Benefits of Solar Solutions
Homeowners across the country are adding solar installations, and people in San Diego can especially benefit. Here are some reasons why solar makes sense: LOW, CONSISTENT UTILITY BILLS. Feel the relief of consistent electricity costs during a time when, according to...
read moreLeasing vs. Owning my solar panels
When people talk about how solar improved their home value, they are referring to ownership. Owning a solar energy system is a property asset, so it adds value to your home, while giving you the ongoing benefit of regularly saving on your utility bills. When you buy...
read moreHelpful Tips for Hiring the Right Contractor
When it comes to most major home improvements, it makes sense to hire a pro rather than take on the job yourself. But choosing the wrong contractor can lead to not only stress and headaches but delays, subpar work and even legal problems. The following tips will help...
read moreDo You Need A New Roof?
How often do you look at your roof? Between running in and out of the house, shuttling the kids back and forth, you might glance up at the roof line only occasionally as you back out of the driveway. But inspecting your roof regularly and making little fixes as needed...
read moreFive More Things Energy Companies Don’t Want You to Know.
Energy prices are on the rise- and your energy company would love for it to stay that way! Oh, you didn’t think it could get worse? Wrong! Electricity rates are climbing higher and higher. The busier and more connected our lives get, the more we’re plugging in and...
read moreHome Energy Saving Tips
Replace regular bulbs with CFLs or LEDs Lighting can be up to 20% of your home’s energy use. Compact fluorescent lamps CFLs) or LEDs provide the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs using less energy. CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy than incandescents, can...
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