A British company is developing a fuel cell boiler that runs on propane. This device could provide heat, water and electricity for the average home. The propane burning fuel cell boiler should be available for home use in the UK in 2012 according to a press release from UK fuel cell company, Ceres Power. Ceres [...]
U.S. Helps Homeowners Get Loans To Improve Energy Efficiency
04/25/2011 By Leave a Comment
Many U.S. homeowners are now eligible for up to $25,000 in federally insured loans to make energy-efficient upgrades such as adding insulation, sealing ducts or replacing windows.Consumers with good credit scores, manageable debt and some equity in their homes can get PowerSaver loans at or below market rates to finance efficiency measures that also include [...]
Making Your Boiler More Efficient
10/20/2010 By Leave a Comment
In this era of rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty most homeowners will want to get the most heat for their heating dollars. The way for those who use hot water heating is to make their boiler as efficient as possible. Fortunately there quite a few ways that homeowners can make their boilers more efficient [...]
Short Introduction to Condensing Boilers
03/27/2010 By Leave a Comment
The ability of condensing boilers to reuse heat that otherwise would have been lost is one of the many reasons behind its appeal. The cooling of this heat results in it condensing into water. It is this water that is commonly referred to as a condensate. In other to better take advantage of the heat, [...]
Boiler scrappage scheme closes to new applications
03/27/2010 By Leave a Comment
The government’s boiler scrappage scheme, which offered £400 to householders to encourage them to upgrade to a more energy-efficient central heating scheme, has closed to new applications after running out of money.The scheme, launched in January, was aimed at cutting carbon emissions as well as helping people save money on their energy bills.Up to 125,000 [...]
Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits
12/28/2009 By Leave a Comment
You can easily conduct a home energy audit yourself. With a simple but diligent walk-through, you can spot many problems in any type of house. When auditing your home, keep a checklist of areas you have inspected and problems you found. This list will help you prioritize your energy efficiency upgrades. Locating Air Leaks First, [...]
New, hybrid log home attractive and energy-efficient
12/28/2009 By Leave a Comment
Log homes today aren’t necessarily accompanied by the problems and complications of past years. Sal and Denise Campagna wanted the look and feel of a log home with better insulation and without the usual problems caused by settling and shrinkage. They had built their first hybrid log home in 1996 and moved into it in [...]
ENERGY STAR Efficiency Rebates & Credits
12/27/2009 By Leave a Comment
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. Many rebates and tax credits [...]