Energy Saving Tips – Page 5

March 29, 2021
Energy Saving Tips

6 Tips for Reducing Air Conditioning Energy Use in Summer

Verde Energy’s over time have more than 250,000 residential and business customers throughout New England and the Midwest enjoy fixed natural gas and electricity options from a company committed to supplying products, services, and customer reward programs centered on renewable, green energy. The company is equally dedicated to furthering...

March 29, 2021
Energy Saving Tips

How can I make my house more energy efficient – programmable thermostat

You’ve probably heard that using a programmable thermostat to simply set certain temperatures can reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling by as much as 10%. But did you know there are other ways a programmable thermostat can improve a home’s energy efficiency? Keep reading for little-known programmable thermostat...

March 4, 2021
Energy Saving Tips

Make My Home More Energy Efficient: Water Heating

Making your home as energy efficient as possible requires looking at the house from various angles. You have to take different approaches depending on the way energy is being used. Water heating is the perfect example. Energy is spent on the express purpose of heating the water up to...

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January 14, 2021
Energy Saving Tips

Which Energy is More Efficient Solar or Wind Energy?

As we move toward greener and cleaner energy sources, the question isn’t whether renewable resources will be adopted. The question now is which green energy source is the most efficient. We’ve gone from relying on fossil fuels to having a selection of viable renewable energy sources in a very...

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December 11, 2020
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Why Is It Hot Upstairs and Cold Downstairs in the Winter?

Even if you have central air and heating, things will feel different around your home when winter arrives. If you live in a multi-level home, you could find that the basement feels colder than the upstairs. What gives? It’s not your imagination or your mind playing tricks on you....

November 30, 2020
Energy Saving Tips

How to Winterize a House in a Day

Winter is coming, and we’re not talking about a plotline from Game of Thrones. As the heater begins to hum away, you may be concerned about your next utility bill. One of the best things you can do to keep the electricity and natural gas bills from getting too...

October 28, 2020
Energy Saving Tips

How to Check for Fireplace Safety

As the weather finally starts to cool off, your air conditioner will get a much-needed break. Instead of blasting cool air around the house, it’s time to start snuggling up next to a warm fireplace. While this is cozy and more cost-effective than turning up the heater, using the...

September 28, 2020
Energy Saving Tips

Which is Best: Natural Gas or Electric Pool Heaters?

As the fall season approaches, it becomes painfully clear that the lazy days floating in the pool are limited. Or are they? A pool heater can turn your swimming pool into a year-round source of aquatic entertainment instead of a winter eyesore that requires extra maintenance with no benefit....

August 14, 2020
Energy Saving Tips

Community Solar Programs: What You Need to Know

Are you considering a community solar program? Wondering what a community solar program is? What is Community Solar? Community solar is a communal solar power plant that generates electricity for multiple properties. Roofless solar, solar gardens, and shared solar are all terms used to describe community solar. The US Department of...

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July 21, 2020
Energy Saving Tips

How Many Watts Does a TV Use When Off?

How Many Watts Does a TV Use When It’s Off? Now that people are staying home during the pandemic, some devices and appliances are getting used a lot more than normal. The stats from streaming services confirm TVs are getting a lot of use as people hunker down at...