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Residential Energy Audits

2010 Tax Credits

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. We're talking 30% tax credits. This is a big deal.

Green Technologies

An energy audit is the crucial first step in developing a plan for Geo Thermal, Solar PV, or Solar Thermal energy. After all, what's the point of having green energy if you let that energy out the window? AEGreenstar provides all of these technologies through our sister companies.

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More Energy Saving Steps

We all know about CFL bulbs and low flow showerheads, but what other options are out there for saving household energy. Read our short list below, and please feel free to contact us about placing your own ideas on our list.

Ceiling Fans

During winter months, fans set on a low speed setting, and spinning in the right direction, will push warm air down from the ceiling towards the floor of your room. This is especially advantageous for home owners with vaulted ceilings where much of the heated air resides. (Don't forget, hot air rises!) Of course during the summer, fans push air around the room, creating a cooling effect on the skin.

Dishwasher

Energy Star dishwashers have made great strides in the last several years. Models with energy saver modes use less energy. Other options include letting dishes air dry - which is an excellent option in winter months- letting the moisture from the hot dishes better the humidity level in your home.

Fireplace

Home energy can simply go up the chumney and is a major drain on your home energy bills. When burning, a fire pulls warm air from your home and sends it up the chimney as smoke. This air is replaced with cold air coming from the various leak points in your home. Keep your fireplace completely closed to seal off ourside air.

A very comfortable, and energy efficient alternative to a fire place is a wood burning stove. A wood burning stove maintains the warm air in your home, and does an excellent job at radiating as much heat into your home as possible.