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Why The Energy Star Matters When You’re Investing In A New System

By Chris Thorne | Published: March 29, 2012

If you are thinking of buying a new furnace or air conditioner soon, the Energy Star label is certainly something to keep an eye out for. This label matters when

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Getting The Highest Efficiency From Your Heat Pump

By Chris Thorne | Published: October 25, 2011

If you’re sick of paying too much to heat your North Carolina home, it might be worth making sure your heat pump is running as efficiently as it can. A

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Making An Important Home Comfort Purchase? Follow The Energy Star

By Chris Thorne | Published: October 11, 2011

If an important home comfort purchase is in your future, now is the time to understand the Energy Star program. This is a joint effort on the part of the

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Energy Efficiency Ideas For Triangle Homeowners

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 21, 2011

With energy costs on the rise, home energy savings is a hot topic with Triangle-area homeowners. Now that you’ve recognize the need for increased energy efficiency in the home, you

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More Than A Replacement: High Efficiency A/C Benefits

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 14, 2011

Over the past 40 years, cooling technology has come a long way. In fact, to produce the same level of comfort as today’s high-efficiency air conditioning, 1970s models would have

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New Online Tool Shows How Your Home’s Energy Use Measures Up

By Chris Thorne | Published: March 10, 2011

Are you wasting money heating and cooling your home? If you’re looking for energy and dollar savings, the way to start is to conduct an energy audit of your house. You have to

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