Topics about energy efficiency
Understanding Emergency Heat: What You Need to KnowEvery winter, we receive numerous questions about Emergency Heat: What is it? When should you use it? And why does it make your…
Tankless water heaters, sometimes called "instant" water heaters are an attractive alternative to traditional water heater tanks. They take up less room, have no standby energy losses from keeping a…
The numbers are in, and January 2024 was officially the coldest month in the past four years. You could argue the February 2021 saw lower temperatures, so it was “Colder”,…
Replacing a home thermostat is a simple, DIY-friendly project for any enterprising homeowner looking to modernize their HVAC system. Usually, it involves little more than removing the old thermostat, making…
The US Department of Energy has launched its Energy Savings Hub, to help American consumers in the market for clean energy or energy-efficient products and upgrades keep track of the tax credits and upcoming rebate programs available to them.
Recent comments from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have ignited a fiery national debate over the way we heat our stovetops. While there is little to no chance that stoves fueled by propane or natural gas will ever be outright banned, what alternatives are there?
National nonprofit Rewiring America’s mission is to make electrification simple, and as such has published an online tool to help demystify the tangled web of generous, but confusing, IRA opportunities available to Americans starting next year.
Heat pump water heaters are having a moment. While the technology has been around for years, recent technological advancements and federal incentives have set heat pump water heaters up for mainstream adoption.
One of the largest sources of discomfort and inefficiency in Craighead Electric Cooperative members’ homes is consistently found in the attic access, especially pull-down stairs. They are convenient for gaining entry to your attic space for storage and maintenance but are rarely air sealed and insulated as well as they could be.
Forced air heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems require effective air filtration for optimum energy efficiency, maintaining clean(ish) ductwork and good indoor air quality. Air filters should be changed regularly.