Posts by Lindsey Hardy

Buying a new appliance? There’s a cert for that.

Are you an Energy Star? Did you know that there are Energy Star certifications for more than…

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Keepin’ your cool when picking out your new fridge

When choosing a refrigerator not all are created equally, or efficiently. This is one household appliance that…

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The new face of solar

Who ever said solar didn’t look good? These houses look great all done up with solar. 

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The low-down on the good deal that is solar energy

I hear solar’s a good deal. But what does that really mean?  First of all, let’s get…

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Solar net metering

When you install solar on your home, your new net meter is what allows your utility provider…

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Cash back for making energy-saving improvements to your home

A Homeowner’s Guide for Central Oregon Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs Did you know that you may be…

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Go ahead–dive into an energy assessment!

So what exactly is this assessment?  Sometimes they’re called home performance audit s, which doesn’t really make…

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Programming your savings

When used correctly, programmable thermostats can be a boon for energy savings during heating and cooling seasons….

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Staying warm when you drop the temps

Just because you’ve set your thermostat back a few degrees, doesn’t mean that you should have to sacrifice…

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Maintaining your heat pump

Do you know what kind of heating system you have? It’s OK if you don’t—this question catches…

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