Category Archives: Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Solar Panel Installation

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California is blessed with sunshine, and with the state’s incentives, solar panel installation has become easier and more affordable. If you want to do your bit for the environment while cutting your electricity bill to zero, there’s no better way than going solar. If you’re considering adding solar panels to your home, now is the ideal time to make it happen, and technicians are ready to assist you in planning and installing your system.

Solar Panel Installation

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Heat Pump Installation

Heat Pump Installation – Clean Energy 101: Heat Pumps Why are heat pumps a cost-effective and climate-friendly solution to extreme heat waves and cold winters?

Summer is only a few weeks old in the Northern Hemisphere, but temperature records are already being broken as heat waves scorch regions from Scandinavia to Japan and the United States. India and Pakistan have been extremely hot this year, with several weeks of extreme heat during deadly heat waves in March and April.

Heat Pump Installation

Around 3.3 billion air conditioners are expected to be installed in the coming decades as climate change increases the need for cooling for the comfort and safety of buildings around the world. Our friends at Canary Media recently featured in an episode of the show

Hvac Talk: Heating, Air & Refrigeration Discussion

Podcast, installs 18,000 central air conditioners in US homes every week. But for the millions of … Read the rest

Smart Power Strips

Smart Power Strips – Install an advanced power strip (advanced power strips) to reduce the continuous energy consumption of peripheral devices in computer workstations or entertainment centers. Choose a level 1, master-slave, adjustable load shedding model. Decide on a suitable head unit for a station. Determines the suitability of slave devices, ensuring no loss of functionality. Measure the low power modes of the appropriate slave devices to determine the cost effectiveness of the advanced power strips in that station. Install advanced power strips where good economics require, confirming the operation of the power strip and all attached devices.

Home performance contractors recommend advanced power strips as part of a home performance evaluation. Builders, recommend advanced power strips to your home buyers as a way to increase and maintain energy savings.

Smart Power Strips

Miscellaneous electrical loads (MELs), such as televisions, personal computers, game consoles, loudspeakers, cable boxes and printers, account … Read the rest

Air Sealing

Air Sealing – We live in Virginia, which means we have a wide variety of homes: from beautiful colonial homes to new homes in pre-planned communities. But regardless of the homes or their occupants, one thing remains universal: everyone wants their living space to be as energy efficient as possible. You’d be surprised how much energy your home is leaking due to loose shingles, cracks under doors, and similar problems, especially in older homes built before such concerns were prevalent. A reliable air sealing service, such as that offered by House Call Company, can solve these problems: help your home keep cool air in in the summer and warm air in in the winter, and reduce recurring problems such as drafts and cold spots. A small expense can save you a lot on your heating and cooling bills over time, as well as make your house a more comfortable place … Read the rest

Home Energy Audit

Home Energy Audit – It’s the little things that matter most, especially when it comes to your home’s energy efficiency. From tiny cracks around electrical outlets to windows unprotected from the sun to a toaster plugged in 24 hours a day, there could be hundreds of little things around your home that all contribute to lowering its overall energy efficiency. By themselves, each of these small problems may not mean much, but all together, they can add up to a seriously high energy bill as your HVAC equipment works overtime to keep up.

Preventing this death by a thousand cuts to your energy bill means being diligent and checking all these little problems regularly. Although you can hire a professional to perform a home energy audit, you can regularly do a do-it-yourself audit that can catch many of the most common problems in your home before they can add up … Read the rest

Low-flow Plumbing Fixtures

Low-flow Plumbing Fixtures – As we face another abnormally dry winter, your favorite San Luis Obispo plumbers are here with some information on water-saving plumbing fixtures. California civil code requires low-flow facilities for more than 25 years. During this time, the codes were changed further, and the performance of the facilities was improved. If your home has not had its fixtures modernized, or your improvements were made years ago, you will be happy to know that water saving plumbing fixtures have come a long way! Now you have a wide variety of stylish, effective and efficient options to choose from.

There used to be many complaints about low toilets. Manufacturers have worked hard to design new units that overcome past challenges, save a lot of water, and keep more money in your bank account. Because all California bathrooms need to meet conservation standards, you’ll find a wide variety of attractive … Read the rest

Energy Monitoring System

Energy Monitoring System – Energy management is the ultimate requirement for reducing energy costs in industry. There are several industry benefits to using automation. This system monitors the energy consumption of different areas of the plant around the clock.

This collected data gives us an idea of ​​the energy consumption of different areas and also gives us information about sudden changes in the energy demand with additional information such as a specific time, a specific area of ​​the plant and during a specific process.

Energy Monitoring System

Energy monitoring system is achieved using energy meters, PLC and SCADA. Ammeter is used to measure voltage, current, power, power factor and such useful information. A multiple energy meter is connected to an RS 485 network. PLC is used to collect all these data from energy meters using RS 485 protocol.

Features Of Smart Energy Monitoring System

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Efficient Chimney Sealing

Efficient Chimney Sealing – Homeowners are wise to take a quick approach to home repairs rather than waiting until things are broken before taking action. As they say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Proper maintenance not only keeps your home running smoothly and safely but also helps protect your home’s value. Another important aspect of home maintenance is keeping your brick chimney in good condition. Neglecting your chimney can lead to expensive repairs and even safety hazards. An easy and inexpensive way to avoid costly brick repairs is to use a high quality brick.

To avoid problems, listen to the warning signs and don’t wait for issues to arise. Here are five warning signs that your brick chimney needs sealing, so you can stay ahead of any potential problems.

Efficient Chimney Sealing

Water stains or leaks inside your brick chimney or fireplace are a clear … Read the rest

Energy-efficient Ventilation

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Energy-efficient Ventilation

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Pdf) Energy Efficient Tunnel Ventilation

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Programmable Hvac System

Programmable Hvac System – You are here: Home / Blog / HVAC / 4 best when using a programmable thermostat

Getting the most out of a programmable thermostat has its advantages. First, it can help you save at least 10% on heating and cooling costs per year. As the area’s leading air conditioning repair contractor, Cooper Brothers, Inc. recommends that you follow these five best practices when handling this important part of your HVAC system.

Programmable Hvac System

The programmable thermostats on the market vary in levels of customization, so you need to choose the right one that fits your family’s weekly schedule. The 5-2 model is a thermostat model that allows you to set your indoor temperature on weekdays and another on weekends. The 7-day model allows you to customize different temperature settings for each day of the week.

Programmable Thermostat: How To Use & Set For Every Season

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