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The CHF Residential Energy Retrofit Program: Did You Know That All Year’s a Participating Contractor?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 21, 2013

The CHF Residential Energy Retrofit Program is an effort to help California homeowners reduce their energy consumption by making improvements to their homes.

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Selecting a Tankless Water Heater: 4 Factors to Look Into

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 13, 2013

A traditional tank water heater can hold 50, 80 or more gallons of water, all of which must be kept warm continually, whether you’re using hot water or not. A

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Want to Lower Home Energy Costs? Look to Your Gas Bill

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 21, 2013

Are you looking for ways to lower home energy costs? Who isn’t? Did you know that some of the information you need to lower your gas bill is located right

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A Hybrid Heat System Is a Worthwhile Upgrade Option

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 6, 2013

Putting a heat pump together with a furnace yields a hybrid heat system. This type of system promotes energy conservation and savings. Learn why the furnace and heat pump make

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Gas Furnace Features: Bells, Whistles Or Essentials? You Decide

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 4, 2013

It may have been some years since you bought a gas furnace, and if you’re shopping for a replacement now, you may be surprised at all the furnace features you

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How To Tell If you Have Ductwork Problems

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: November 15, 2012

If your energy bills seem to be unusually high, fuel costs might not be the culprit. Your heating system may have developed issues that you are just now detecting. And

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A Little Bit Of Caulking Can Go A Long Way Toward Energy Savings

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: November 6, 2012

If you want to improve your energy savings year-round, it’s a good idea to find out more about caulk. This substance comes in a disposable canister and is applied with

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Signs That Your Furnace May Be About To Fail

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: October 18, 2012

Even in sunny Sacramento, having a heating system is essential, considering that winter temperatures commonly drop to the 30s and 40s. Fall is the ideal time to take a look

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This Winter, Freeze Out The Energy Vampires

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 28, 2012

This winter, it’s time to freeze out the energy vampires that are draining power from your home.

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Lowering Your Home’s Cooling Load To Bring Down Your Energy Bills

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 17, 2012

When the temperature soars, as it has all too often this past summer, your electric bills soar, as well. The cost of keeping your home comfortable can seem to be

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