http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-savings-blog.html The Energy Savings Blog keeps you up to speed on energy efficiency and water conservation at home, providing updated tips and techniques. Become a guest contributor and be part of our blog today. en-us energy savings Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:01:10 GMT Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:01:10 GMT lower-my-energybill.com http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/solar-hot-water-heater-1.html Before installing a solar hot water heater, the design must be properly sized. The solar powered domestic water heaters' efficiency will depend on panel (or collector) and storage tank sizing. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:01:10 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-savings-blog.html The Energy Savings Blog keeps you up to speed on energy efficiency and water conservation at home, providing updated tips and techniques. Become a guest contributor and be part of our blog today. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:21:20 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/solar-hot-water-heater.html A solar hot water heater is the most energy saving system available. Here's a complete overview; from solar powered designs and major components, to sizing solar water heaters correctly. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:05:06 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/solar-installer.html Find a professional solar installer in your area. Properly screening solar panel installers and water heating contractors can make all the difference. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:40:22 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/water-heater-timer.html A hot water heater timer is worth considering. Electric timers are designed to reduce heat loss and improve efficiency. Before purchasing a particular timer, there are considerations to make. 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Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:37:45 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/500-home-energy-water-conservation-tips.html Since our home energy audit back in late 2007, we have been collecting ideas from literally hundreds of people across North America on ways they use Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:29:31 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/solar-water-heater-plans.html There are solar water heater plans and designs that can be suitable for a DIY installation. Understanding how the primary and secondary components in solar hot water heaters function will be vital. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:24:48 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/solar-hot-water-tanks.html Solar hot water tanks are vital components of any solar water heater. Storage tanks make it possible for the system to provide hot water day or night and rain or shine. Here's a complete overview... 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Fill a 1/2 to 1 gallon bottle with water; this can be an old gallon or gallon Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:58 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/forget-annoying-celebrities-save-energy-because-you-have-to.html I do consider myself to be environmentally concerned most of the times, however at times I am wasteful, and times I conserve only because of the Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:05:39 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/saving-energy-and-water-a-local-and-global-view-point.html I wouldnt say that Im passionate about saving energy and water, but I do see it as a moral and ethical responsibility in addition to an opportunity Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:37:56 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/my-evolution-into-an-environmentally-concerned-citizen.html I was not always an environmentally concerned citizen, it happened over time. I think the very first time I realized that I needed to save energy and Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:36:34 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-saving-tips.html#INV We want to hear from our visitors. Is saving energy and water at home important to you? What steps do you take to save energy at home? Are you currently considering home improvements with energy efficiency in mind? Then feel free to <a href="http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-saving-tips.html#INV">tell us all about it.</a> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:10:43 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/with-saving-energy-the-little-things-count.html As Americans we are creatures of comfort. That includes me and my family. But unless we all make some real changes about how we use energy and Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:56:05 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/educating-the-young-key-to-saving-energy-and-water.html Growing up my generation was never truly educated about saving energy or water or even recycling, the only use I had for cans and bottles was bringing Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:54:54 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/for-me-its-energy-savings-not-conservation.html As of late saving energy and water at home has become a popular topic of conversation. There are several different reasons for this and each person Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:53:52 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/water-and-energy-saving-important-in-india.html I am not a U.S citizen but I consider myself an environmentally concerned citizen. I am always concerned if my parents or my sister is conserving Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:53:08 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/look-into-solar-and-photovoltaic.html The future of saving energy is in renewable sources. No renewable source has the current upside of photovoltaic and solar energy. My family installed Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:52:31 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/saving-energy-with-exquisite-heat.html Now it is possible to vary the output of your heating and cooling plants to provide just enough energy use to make you comfortable. On any given day Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:14:28 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-saving-tips-honeywell-thermostats-heating-system.html Before dishing out home energy saving tips I think that most of us agree that becoming more energy efficient at home is great, but at what expense? Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:36:43 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-saving-tip-for-home-and-work-electricity-use.html Did you know...? Over $16 billion dollars of electricity is unusable energy, but billable in the U.S.? Here is a great energy saving tip for home and Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:50:16 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/whole-house-tankless-water-heater.html A whole house tankless water heater is designed to meet the needs of an entire home or apartment. Just like with all instant hot water heaters, the supply is on demand and energy efficient. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:41:04 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/tankless-water-heater-tax-credit.html The tankless water heater tax credit is back. The 2009 Economic Recovery and Stabilization Act has increased and extended the tax break, rebate and incentives for the purchase of tankless hot heaters. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:57:53 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/tankless-gas-water-heater.html A tankless gas water heater provides instant hot water. Natural gas and propane powered water heaters have higher flow rate capacities than electric units. There are important considerations to make. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:37:57 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/instant-hot-water-heater.html An instant hot water heater uses flash heat technology to provide an endless hot water supply. The central component of any tankless hot water heater is a device called the heat exchanger. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:35:51 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/point-of-use-water-heater.html A point of use water heater, like all tankless units, provides an instant supply of hot water to certain areas of a home. The right application will boost energy efficiency and hot water supply. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:33:55 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/best-tankless-water-heater.html Finding the best tankless water heater for your home requires careful consideration. With tankless hot water heaters it's not as much about supply as it's about demand and regional climate. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:23:10 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/electric-tankless-water-heater.html An electric tankless water heater is worth considering. The allure of instant hot water heaters and the potential savings are tempting. There several important things to consider before purchasing. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:44:22 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/awning-window-treatment.html Awning window treatment adds style and reduces cooling bills. Awnings are energy saving treatments and solar window coverings that shade windows like retractable umbrellas. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:32:41 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-saving-tips.html Our energy saving tips and ideas will help you meet your goals of conservation at home, all the while rewarding you with energy savings. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:06:14 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/energy-star-light-bulbs.html Energy star light bulbs are more efficient and they work differently. 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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:07 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/cfl-light-bulbs-2.html CFL light bulbs come in various shapes and sizes. Some compact fluorescent light bulbs perform better than others in certain fixtures. Select the right energy efficient light bulbs for your home. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:26:56 GMT http://www.lower-my-energybill.com/cfl-light-bulbs.html Compact fluorescent light bulbs have come a long way. CFL light bulbs are not only energy efficient, now they produce close to the same warm and cozy light as traditional bulbs. See for yourself... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:12:38 GMT