Energy Tips
How to Get the Most Out of Your Heat Pump This Summer
Maine’s summers are getting hotter. A heat pump can help make the temperature rises more comfortable with their ability to air condition. If you have a heat pump, here are a few tips to stay comfortable and maximize savings this summer: Match the summer mode to the weather and your needs: ...
READ MOREStay Warm and Save Money This Winter with These DIY Heating and Weatherization Tips
Winter is approaching and we’re all looking for ways to stay warm and save money this winter. Here are some do-it-yourself heating and weatherization tips that may help: Heating Clean boilers and furnaces. Make sure your boiler or furnace is cleaned and serviced annually by qualified personnel...
READ MOREDiscovering Hidden Energy Drains
To trim your electricity bill, it helps to know how much energy your household appliances and electronics use. You can estimate that consumption – using online tools like Efficiency Vermont’s Electric Usage Chart or Central Maine Power’s Home Energy Calculator. Better still, you can get...
READ MOREReducing Phantom Energy Draws
Phantom energy and vampire power may sound like forces in a sci-fi novel but they’re far from fictional. You may pay for them every month in your electricity bill. These terms refer to a counter-intuitive concept: many electronic devices draw power even when they’re turned off. The vampire...
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