Mastering Home Comfort by Optimizing Your Thermostat Settings

Maintaining home comfort doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little effort and some knowledge, optimizing thermostat settings can save you money on energy costs while keeping you and your family comfortable. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the best ways to optimize thermostat settings, from traditional thermostats to smart thermostats, as […]

Take Control of Your Comfort: HVAC Zoning Systems Explained

Are you tired of having to adjust the thermostat every time you walk into a different room? Do you ever feel like your home is never quite as comfortable as you’d like it to be? If so, you may want to consider installing an HVAC zoning system. HVAC home zones allow you to create personalized […]

Reduce Energy Bills

Energy costs are increasing dramatically. The average family can expect to see a 29 percent increase in utility bills this winter.  Did you know that the energy being generated for use in the home also increases air pollution?

5 Tips That Will Turn Your Summer Fun Into An Energy Savings Opportunity

The last thing you want when you return from a fun-filled vacation is a high energy bill. You haven’t even been home, so why are the bills high? The trick to preventing this situation is to implement the following tips designed to turn your summer fun into an opportunity for energy savings. Leave the air conditioner […]

High Energy Costs? You May Have Been Bitten By Energy Vampires

If you’re looking for a way to curtail high energy costs, spend some time around your home discovering your energy vampires. They probably lurk in each room of your home, especially if you have a home office or use a lot of products with chargers. They’re called energy vampires because you end up using electricity […]

Shutting Rooms to Save Energy: Good Idea or Bad Idea?

If you’re considering strategies to save energy in your San Diego area home, here’s one to avoid. Shutting rooms to save energy has been shown to be ineffective in modern homes. Newer HVAC systems are designed to work for a specific square footage. When you close off vents, one resulting problem is that you create […]

Energy Savings: Big Results From Some Little Things

Sure, you’ll get bigger energy savings from actions like upgrading your air conditioner, but don’t discount the little things you can do to advance savings. Together, tiny energy-saving steps add up, and you may be surprised at the effect they have on your energy bills. Further, these kinds of changes often require no investment on your […]

A Zero Energy Home is Achievable with a Few Changes

With the high energy costs that we pay here in Southern California, many homeowners are searching for ways to decrease their energy usage. There are many ways to lower your energy bills, and, if you are willing to make some small changes, it’s even possible to achieve the goal of living in a zero energy […]

Closing an Unused Room to Save Energy: Is It Really Such a Good Idea?

If you have a home with infrequently used rooms, it may seem that closing the air vents in those rooms would be a simple and effective way to keep your heating system from wasting energy to keep them warm. However, there are a number of factors that can make closing a room to save energy […]

Make Those Energy-Efficiency Upgrades Now, and They Could Help You Sell Your Home in the Future

If you’re planning to sell your home in the near future, now’s the time to invest in energy-efficiency upgrades to help you unlock its full value. Today’s homebuyers are seeking out properties that offer energy savings, and they’ll pay more if these improvements are already completed. The following suggestions can make your home more attractive […]