I came across this Boston Globe article over the weekend that talks about the amount of energy an average NorthEast home uses (READ: wastes) due to common everyday appliances drawing power when they are ‘off’ or in ‘standby’ mode. The number they uncovered? 6% … doesn’t sound like much, but when you add that up, it […]
The Silent Killer: Energy Vampires
Emergency Bill for Heating Fuel Loans
According to the New England Fuel Institute, an emergency home heating loan bill (H.R. 6920) has been introduced to the US Congress that would guarantee loans for up to $5,000 for consumers who did not exceed 150% of median household income for 2008 or 2009. I recognize that these programs have their place and there […]
Good vs Bad Wood Boilers
The outdoor wood boiler (outdoor wood-fired furnace) good versus bad conversation continues to heat up. Just to make sure everyone sees Greenwood in the right light, we have the good products. Greenwood only makes clean burning wood boilers. In fact, as of the date of this post, we have the cleanest indoor and outdoor wood boilers as determined by […]
Home Energy Audits
If you have been doing some research on how to make your home more energy efficient, you have undoubtedly come across articles that recommend you perform an home energy audit. If your like me, you read these and ask myself — so what? Well, I finally came across an article that provides some true insight into the options and what to […]
Fuel Oil Subsidies
Recently there has been increased press coverage regarding the steps some state and provincial governments are taking to ensure that people can afford to stay warm this winter. Take a look at what is happening in Canada in this article from The Canadian Press. If you want a dose of reality — take a look at this article from […]