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Power Companies Want To Cut Back On Energy Efficiency Programs

Energy and power saving devices have become very popular in South Florida as of late. The reduced impact on the environment in combination with rebates from power companies has made energy efficient appliances worthwhile to many homeowners. According to a recent article published by The Ledger, the major power companies in Florida want to scale back on the energy efficiency program. For The Benefit Of The Customer... Or Is It? Representatives from energy companies such as Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, Gulf Power Co. and others, want to move away from the energy conservation goal and implement programs that they claim will [...]

Power Companies Want To Cut Back On Energy Efficiency ProgramsBlogauthor2014-08-18T17:25:37+00:00

How Home Energy Assessments and Spray Foam Insulation Can Save You Money

If you're a homeowner in West Palm Beach, you should consider having a home energy assessment of your property. Not only can this save you a lot of money in electric bills and cooling costs, but it also will make your home greener. During an assessment, areas of your property that could benefit from improvements, such as spray foam insulation, will be noted. Your appliances will be checked to make sure they're running properly and not over consuming electricity. Poor Insulation is a Huge Problem One of the most common issues that lead to inefficient energy usage is poor insulation. If [...]

How Home Energy Assessments and Spray Foam Insulation Can Save You MoneyBlogauthor2013-09-10T10:16:36+00:00

Facts You Should Know About Attic Insulation in Fort Lauderdale

Yes, You Should Have Attic Insulation in Warm Climates Your Fort Lauderdale Attic Insulation Should Be at Least R-38 Insulation effectiveness is measured in R-value. R stands for Resistance. The number indicates the number of hours it will take for the inside temperature to equal the outside temperature with that insulation installed. In warmer climates, experts generally recommend attic insulation with R-values between 33 and 38. Increasing it to 49 can increase your savings, but anyone who recommends that you insulate to a higher R-level isn’t doing you any favors. You won’t see an increase in your savings to justify the [...]

Facts You Should Know About Attic Insulation in Fort LauderdaleBlogauthor2012-06-20T18:09:00+00:00