Ask the Expert

Have questions about how best to save energy in your home? Well, Ask the Expert! Here you can find the energy efficiency advice you need on ENERGY STAR certified products and home improvement projects by viewing articles, videos and more created by the experts at EPA’s ENERGY STAR program.

November 03, 2017
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Energy Efficiency and the End of Daylight Savings Time

The end to Daylight savings time is here, and that can mean many things for different people…an extra hour of sleep, less daylight when you get off from work, and perhaps most importantly, a greater dependence on your lighting as you return home to a dark house. While there is nothing we can do to put off the darker evenings ahead, we can do something about the energy we use to light our homes at night. Have you changed out your incandescent light bulbs for ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs?

October 26, 2017
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Fall into Fall Energy Savings

Fall is officially here, with its warm sweaters, crisp temperatures and pumpkin spiced everything. For many this season is just about perfect, but that brisk chill in the air also means that many of us will start to crank up the heat, as we try to keep our homes nice and comfortable. As you head into fall, these simple tips can help you keep those high energy bills at bay and make a difference in protecting our environment.

October 24, 2017
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Light the Moment this ENERGY STAR Day

Today the U.S. EPA and people across the country are celebrating ENERGY STAR Day, an opportunity to highlight all of the great things we are doing collectively to save energy, save money, and protect the environment. So, how do you plan on celebrating? If you are at a loss for ideas, here is an easy one—use this celebration as a chance to do something great for your wallet and the environment by switching out an incandescent light bulb for an LED that has earned the ENERGY STAR.

October 06, 2017
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Keep your HVAC System Ticking like a Well-Oiled Machine

After our cars and our homes, our heating and cooling systems are the most expensive thing most of us own.  Yet, unlike our cars, we don’t think about it until it breaks.  It’s in a closet, or the basement, quietly working to keep us comfortable, and as long as that is true, we ignore it.  But doesn’t it make sense to take care of it, so it works more efficiently and lasts longer?  Here are some simple steps you can take to keep your system in good shape.