Whether you want to save money on heating bills or do your part to save the planet, there are many reasons to improve your home’s energy efficiency. But there’s an additional payoff that many homeowners aren’t aware of: Homes defined as ‘green,’ Built Green, Energy Star or LEED certified, or that have other environmentally-friendly features,…
Switching to energy-saving lighting and appliances, and changing your daily habits regarding energy use, are two simple ways to lower your electricity bill, advised speakers at last week’s Sustainable Edmonds meeting on Home & Business Energy Efficiency. “The single best thing to reduce your lighting load is to change to compact fluorescent bulbs,” said Laura…
Weatherizing your home is the fastest and best way to save money on your home heating bill. That’s the word from representatives of two gas and electric utilities who spoke at the Nov. 5 Sustainable Edmonds meeting, part two in the group’s series on Home & Business Energy Efficiency. Ben Pelkey of Puget Sound Energy…
