Going Green

Radiator Maintenance Tasks

This category includes radiators, convectors, baseboard heaters, and finned-tube units—anything that circulates hot water or steam for space-heating purposes. Some of the simple things that help to keep them operating at their best: Remove any […]

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Attic Ventilation Fan

The attic can reach 150 F on a hot summer afternoon – double the ambient temperature! That puts a huge load on the air conditioning. You can add insulation to the attic floor (which also […]

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Flow Restrictors

It is helpful to promote a general philosophy of water conservation, especially in the kitchen and laundry. People tend to think of water as an inexhaustible resource, not realizing that energy is saved by not […]

Hot-Water Circulating Loop

Many commercial buildings, especially those using generous amounts of hot water like hospitals or hotels, have a closed loop in which hot water is constantly circulated by a small pump. When a tap is open, […]

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Solar Security Lighting

Most people leave some kind of light on all night long outside the house. That’s one or more light bulbs burning non-stop for 8-12 every day. There are many ways to save money on security […]