Energy Efficiency and the Supermarket Coils Case Study
By Kent Penning – August 2011, Sunnyvale, CA Several weeks [...]
Air Care Plus Case Study – Energy Efficiency Suprise
A large multi-building communications company was surprised to hear our [...]
Commercial Property Owners Get Free Energy Efficient Assistance.
Some commercial property owners qualify for an energy efficient tune up, [...]
Energy Efficient Tax Credits to Expire 12/31/11.
This article deals with energy efficient upgrades adn renewable energy upgrades. Cold Craft, Inc. (CCI) deals with several of each energy efficient and renewables. CCI can also assist with the navigation of the paperwork. As of Dec. 17, 2010 the federal energy efficiency tax credit has been extended through 2011. It is important to note that the federal government has significantly changed the credit limits and eligibility requirements. For jobs installed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011, the credit is no more than 10% energy efficiency improvement costs, up to a maximum of $500. Special credit limits have been put on certain qualifying equipment.
Looking for Energy Efficiency? Take a look at Your Furnace Filter.
by Susan Nichol Most people know that changing the filter [...]
Furnace in Need of Repair or Replacement?
Yes? Well you have come to the right page for information about what to do next. The first question that comes to mind is should it be repaired or replaced? (Pictured below, older unit, rusting, dirty, likelyhood of more repairs is high.) A PG&E representative recently suggested to start looking for a new furnace when yours is at about 12-15 years old, other sources I checked with all appear to fall within the same range although many suggest 15 years. 15 years is about the average life of the normal furnace. There are factors that affect this like regular preventative maintenance and usage.
