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How To Reduce Heating Bills This Winter

How To Reduce Heating Bills This Winter

Heating systems are essential to the overall comfort of the home during the winter season. When the cold temperatures arrive, we all begin to turn on our heating systems so we do not freeze in our homes. However, at the same time, we all cringe just thinking about how high our utility bills will be since the need for heat in the home has returned. There is a way to remain stress free about your heating bills. Certain steps can be taken to reduce your heating bills which will help you save money during the winter months. Below are a few steps you can take to reduce your heating bills this winter.

Five Advantages of Programmable Thermostat In Your Home

Five Advantages of Programmable Thermostat In Your Home

Home owners who install programmable thermostat in their home have found that the control system has several benefits. The control system is easy to install and cost effective and will give you the options you need to regulate the temperature in your home while you are at home or away. Below are five advantages that home owners have when using a programmable thermostat.

Using Less Energy

With a programmable thermostat, your HVAC unit will be using less energy. Since you have the ability to preset the temperature for both night and day, you will be able to use less heat or cool air while you are away or asleep. This means you will use less energy but still enjoy the comforts of home and you will find that your utility bill is lower each and every month!

US Households Waste up to $300 Annually Using Inefficient Water Heater Technology

US Households Waste up to $300 Using Inefficient Water Heater Technology

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) October 22, 2012 -- With fall and winter fast approaching homeowners should be prepared for a possible water heater failure. The average residential water heater has a lifespan of 10 years and water heaters fail most often when the weather turns cold. Cold water inlet temperatures put additional stress on older steel units causing them to fail either through failing electric resistance elements or a leaking tank caused by a build up of rust and corrosion over time.

Many households do not consider energy saving options when faced with replacing a failing electric water heater. According to the ENERGY STAR® program, upgrading to an energy efficient heat pump water heater can save households up to $300 per year on their utility bill.

Therm-Omega-Tech Introduces Circuit Solver™ Valve for Domestic Hot Water Systems

WARMINSTER, Pa., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Therm-Omega-Tech, the global leader in the design and manufacture of self-actuating temperature control valves, announced today the launch of its new Circuit Solver™ valve for domestic hot water systems.  The company extensively researched the problem of hot water not being rapidly delivered to all parts of a building and utilized its self-actuating temperature control valve technology to solve it.  The result is simple, an elegant piece of equipment that is easy to install and maintain, saving time, money, and energy.  

Telect Releases New Universal CFlow to Optimize Energy Efficiency In All Data Centers

Telect CFlow™

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- See energy savings on all of your data center server racks with Telect's new universal CFlow™ energy management strip. The CFlow™ strip is an intuitive, money-saving solution for managing data center energy usage and optimizing HVAC efficiency, ultimately lowering data center energy costs.

"The CFlow™ strip is a simple solution for enabling people to visualize data center airflows and temperatures—and most importantly, empowering them to increase energy efficiencies," says Paul Knight, Vice President of Product Development. "It's like having your own personal expert in computation fluid dynamics—that never sleeps and can ship in a box."

New Aeroseal Continues To Grow With Expansion Into Canada; Company Ships Its 100th Duct Sealing System.

New Aeroseal Expands Into Canada

Centerville, OH (PRWEB) August 28, 2012 -- Aeroseal LLC, owners of the breakthrough duct sealing technology that seals leaks from the inside, today announced that it has expanded into Canada with two new licensed distributors now offering aeroseal services in the greater Toronto area. This brings the total number of Aeroseal dealers throughout North America to more than 130.

This announcement comes as the company ships it’s 100th duct sealing system to distributors – a tally that began when the company was founded less than two years ago. This 100th system milestone highlights the nationwide expansion of the Aeroseal company and the growing adoption of aeroseal technology as a significant solution for reducing energy costs and increasing home comfort and air quality.

Cookeville Plant Earns Award for Energy Conservation

A. O. Smith  Chairman’s Green Star Award for Energy Conservation

Last year, the Cookeville plant—with help from the local Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, and the Tennessee Valley Authority—identified opportunities to significantly reduce electricity consumption as well as natural gas and water usage in the 54,500-square-foot facility.

As a result of its efforts to conserve energy and resources, the plant and its 75 employees received the A. O. Smith Chairman’s Green Star Award during a special ceremony today.

A. O. Smith created the Chairman’s Green Star Award in 2009 to encourage natural resource conservation efforts throughout the company. It is awarded to the plant that achieves the most year-over-year reductions in natural gas consumption, electricity usage, and water consumption. A total of 13 facilities worldwide were in competition to receive this year’s award.

San Antonio Air Conditioning Company Educates Customers on Ways to Save Energy.

San Antonio Air Conditioning on Ways to Save Energy

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) July 02, 2012 -- For more than 30 years, San Antonio-based cooling specialists Compton Air Conditioning & Heating have been providing residents with AC and heating repair and service. Having been in the industry for so long, the company has learned many methods by which consumers can reduce their energy use, resulting in overall lower utility bills. Compton Air Conditioning & Heating would now like to share these methods with its customers.

Carrier Achieves Breakthrough with Industry's Highest Efficiency and Quietest Gas Furnace Models

Carrier Gas Furnace Models

INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier's latest innovations to its Infinity® 98 gas furnace line top the industry, providing consumers with the most efficient furnace and the quietest furnace in the industry. Carrier, the world's leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

"The Infinity 98 fully modulating gas furnace, in the 60,000 Btuh, 5-ton size, is the most efficient gas furnace a consumer can buy with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 98.5 percent*," said John Gibbons, director of product and platform strategy, Carrier. "This means that 98.5 cents of every dollar spent on gas goes directly to heating the home. This is a tremendous accomplishment in the efficiency level and cost savings associated with gas furnaces, especially when standard furnaces typically waste 20 cents or more per dollar spent on heating costs." 

American DG Energy Operates High Efficiency Heat Pump at Albany JCC

American DG Energy

ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American DG Energy Inc. (NYSE Amex: ADGE), a leading On‑Site Utility, offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality, healthcare, housing and athletic facilities, today announced that the Company is operating a high efficiency heat pump at Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (Albany JCC) in Albany, New York.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Albany JCC receives a portion of its energy from the heat pump system, which will be owned and operated by American DG Energy.  The Albany JCC receives a discount on the energy produced by the system and reduces its carbon footprint. 

AirNow Owner Says HVAC Tune-ups Can Help Homeowners Save Money in the Long-run and Stay Warm During Winter

AirNow HVAC Tune-ups

Millbrook, AL (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 -- Winter is here and it’s a great time to think about a seasonal HVAC tune-up before the cold of another Montgomery winter. James Merritt, owner of AirNow, Inc., gives several reasons why an HVAC inspection is important and beneficial.

Winter is upon us and it’s time for home owners’ furnaces and heat pumps to provide heating, full-blast. But just like they would not want to take their car or truck on a long, grueling road trip without having the oil changed first, consumers should not go into the heart of winter without having the heat pump, furnace or other components of their HVAC system inspected. That’s where a seasonal HVAC tune-up comes in.

LG Electronics Brings New, Innovative Energy-Efficient Commercial HVAC Solutions to U.S.

LG Electronics HVAC Solutions

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics, a worldwide award-winning HVAC solutions provider, today announced new energy-efficient products designed to grow the company's U.S. commercial and residential HVAC business. Leading the 2012 line up of energy-efficient HVAC systems is LG's new Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) third generation Multi V III commercial air conditioning system for large-scale facilities.

This week at the International Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Expo) in Chicago (booth #5149) LG is introducing innovative enhancements to its VRF and Duct Free Systems (DFS) lines, as well as new high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rated (SEER) models for residential and light commercial applications. 

Incenergy Installs Energy Management System in St. Gabriel’s School with Duke Energy Grant

Incenergy Energy Management System

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 -- Incenergy LLC has installed their Building Portfolio Energy Management System (EMS) in Austin-area St. Gabriel’s Catholic School. St. Gabriel’s received a $20,000 energy conservation grant for the Incenergy system from Duke Energy of Charlotte, NC.

St. Gabriel’s requested Incenergy’s assistance in applying for the grant. Incenergy CEO Barry McConachie said, “We were happy to work with a school in our own community, discounting the cost of installation so that St. Gabriel’s could meet the terms of this specific grant.”

Philadelphia Energy Systems Expert Announces Rebate and Free Installation When Adding Heat Seal Technology to Home’s Existing Insulation

Mid Atlantic Energy Systems

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 12, 2012 -- Mid Atlantic Energy Systems (MAES) provides affordable and practical solutions to lower utility costs and add comfort and value to a home or business. The average homeowner can save 25% to 53% on utilities while reducing energy consumption and helping the environment, consumer, and the nation’s dependence on foreign countries, says co-owner Jim Neidert. Residents can now qualify for an added savings of 20% or more through the MAES Preferred Customer Instant Rebate Program.

Smart Fog ES100 Humidifier Possesses Superior Energy Efficiency

Smart Fog Humidifier

RENO, Nev., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Fog, Inc. announced this week that its top seller – a commercial and industrial humidifier - the ES100 – is 90 percent more energy efficient that steam for building and duct-mount applications. 

"Lately, we've received a great amount of feedback from customers and have learned that the energy efficiency numbers are even higher than originally calculated," explains Ido Goldstein, director at Smart Fog.  

And, while energy efficiency is a top benefit, the ES100 brings a host of others to the table. For instance, this humidification system is maintenance free and has the ability to disinfect and sanitize so no other system is needed.

Kenmark Air Cooling & Heating Partners With Award Winning Patented Aeroseal Technology For Groundbreaking Duct Repair Solutions In Southwest Florida

Kenmark Air Cooling & Heating

Fort Myers, FL (PRWEB) December 19, 2011 -- Kenmark Air Cooling & Heating of Southwest Florida is proud to announce the inclusion of the patented Aeroseal duct sealing technology as a fast and cost effective method for lowering utility costs, saving energy and improving indoor air quality for homeowners in Southwest Florida. Kenmark’s Aeroseal of SWFL is a cutting edge process that tackles leaks in air duct systems and seals them through a computer-controlled injection of aerosol mist particles.

Thermablok Corporation Announces New Website and Blog Highlighting Aerogel Insulating Material

Thermablok aerogel technology

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) December 13, 2011 -- Thermablok, LLC, makers of Thermablok® aerogel insulating strips, has launched a new website and blog focused on educating consumers on the benefits of utilizing NASA aerogel technology to reduce thermal bridging and lower energy costs.

Thermablok’s new website offers a more easily navigated menu for visitors interested in learning more about Thermalok aerogel strips and thermal bridging. It also provides access to Thermablok’s parent company, Acoustiblok, Inc. and Acoustiblok soundproofing products.

Aeroseal Duct Sealing Key to $37,000 Annual Energy Savings for New Jersey High Rise Apartment Building

Aeroseal Duct Sealing

Centervill, OH (PRWEB) December 07, 2011 -- A 23-story high rise apartment building in Camden, New Jersey has reduced its utility bill $37,000 a year by replacing dampers and sealing leaks in the building’s exhaust duct system with Aeroseal – a new duct sealing solution developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. By sealing the leaks, Aeroseal helped reduce by more than 217,000 kw/hours the amount of energy required by the building’s two exhaust fans. This results in an annual cost savings of about $34,000. An additional energy savings of an estimated $3,000 a year was accomplished through increased heating efficiencies resulting from the aeroseal duct sealing process.

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