The Home Energy Blog
Everything you need to know to help you save on home energy.
The Home Energy Consult: Why You Need One
Unless your home is brand spanking new, you're probably wasting energy through inefficiency. Solar power is a great way to reduce your energy bills, but you won't get as much bang for your buck if your home is energy-inefficient at the outset. Drafty windows and...
Riverside County Residents: Don’t Miss Out on New Solar Rebate!
We have great news for customers of RPU in Riverside County: You can now receive a rebate for installing a solar panel system! The incentive amount is $0.50 per watt AC, and there is no cap on rebate amounts for residential systems. But the program’s funds are...
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,...
The 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...
Leasing 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...
Helpful 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...
Do 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...
Five 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...
Home 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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