What can I say, we love Programmable Thermostats! They are one of the easiest and most effective ways to save energy in your home. When people ask us, “What is the one thing I should do to save energy?” we tell them to install and program a programmable thermostat. Some thermostats even program themselves like the Nest […]
Energy Saving Tips for Renters
Posted on February 22, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
One of the questions we’ve been asked numerous times is What can I do as a renter to save energy? A general rule of thumb is anything that is good for a home owner is also good for a rental property, but it is limited by what you are allowed to do by your landlord. […]
Keep Out The Drafts Quickly and Cheaply
Posted on January 19, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
Last night the wind was blowing here in Massachusetts, and it was blowing hard. I’m working on a post about windows, and whether you should replace them, but right now, in January, I think most people want to know what they can do today to keep out the drafts. My favorite quick solution is plastic […]
Jon Learns about Expanding Foam at HEET Barnraising
Posted on December 9, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
This past weekend I participated in my first Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) Weatherization Barnraising. About 35 folks showed up to lend a hand. Several companies helped by sponsoring the event and providing some of the supplies, including our favorite supplier, EFI. We were divided into teams based on what we wanted to learn and […]
Just One Thing: Programmable Thermostats
Posted on November 30, 2009 Written by 3 Comments
Several of my busy friends have asked me if there is just one thing they should definitely do, what is it? To save money and use less fuel, get an Energy Star programmable thermostat and program it. The energy auditors I work with tell me that reducing your house temperature by 1 degree […]
GLC Joins EFI Affiliates Program
Posted on November 13, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
We have been happy customers of the energyfederation.org for years. They have a wide range of energy saving products from the most basic lightbulbs, to obscure items such as chimney balloons, to contractor products such as insulation. We are happy to now be a part of their Affiliates Program. We recommend them for their […]
EFI.org – Energy Federation Incorporated
Posted on October 23, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
We love EFI. They are a nonprofit Energy Star Partner that provides lots of useful information and cares about the extra sustainability stuff like packaging and shipping to minimize impact (follow link and click on Sustainability Info on upper the left). Depending on where you live, you can get Energy Star discounts and rebates at […]
