What is Help My House?
Home energy costs are climbing, and some homeowners believe that there is nothing to do but pay higher utility bills. However, energy-related home improvements are a one-time cost that can save homeowners money every month for as long as they own their homes. Help My House is designed to emphasize the positive cash flow nature of the energy retrofits.
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Help My House: Energy Star home builders increase in CSRA
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Last Updated: 7:17 PM 11/13/09 - One family pays about $100 per month in electricity to live in an Energy Star certified home. Such homes must be 15 percent more efficient. But the price of the home itself isn't that much more. (Full Story) |
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Meredith Anderson's home gets energy inspection
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Last Updated: 1:27 PM 11/13/09 - In our Special Assignment Series: Help My House, things really hit close to home for News 12's Meredith Anderson when our team of energy experts descended on her house. (Full Story) |
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Help My House: Runyon family wins $10,000 dollar energy makeover
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Last Updated: 1:23 PM 11/13/09 - Fred Runyon and his family won the Energy Home Makeover. His house was losing energy all over the place, from the windows to the entire heating and cooling system. (Full Story) |
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Help My House: Energy-efficient appliances can go a long way towards big savings
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Last Updated: 1:23 PM 11/13/09 - The program promises those Energy Star appliances will use 10 to 50 percent less energy, which could mean you'll save up to $75 dollars on your power bill each year. (Full Story) |
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Help My House: $300 power bill can be easily reduced
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Last Updated: 6:03 PM 11/12/09 - Crews set up a blower door test on the house, creating a negative pressure inside which shows where all the leaks are and where the Rogers are losing the most energy. (Full Story) |
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Help My House: Log cabin home's air leaks lead to energy issues
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Last Updated: 1:41 PM 11/10/09 - To see where Henry is losing the most energy, Aiken Electric crews put up what's called a blower door. It puts a 20 mile per wind on the house. (Full Story) |
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101 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money
Do a little. Save a lot. Everything you do, no matter how small, can add up to big savings--for you and your neighbors. From flipping a switch to upgrading to CFLs, take your pick, and save your money. (Full Story) |
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Quick Energy-Saving Tips
Interested in saving energy but not sure where to start? Try this list of ten bright ideas for saving and conserving energy. Even small changes can make a big difference. (Full Story) |
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Home Energy Audit
Information on how you can evaluate your house for energy efficiency. (Full Story) |
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Lighting
Tips and resources for saving energy with lighting. (Full Story) |
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Heating and Cooling
Consumers spend roughly 56% of their total energy costs on heating and cooling. Here are some tips for controlling your heating and air conditioning usage. (Full Story) |
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Air Sealing and Insulation
Air that transfers in and out of homes through cracks, crevices and holes can increase energy consumption. Here are some helpful tips to avoid air infiltration. (Full Story) |
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Home Energy Saver Touchstone Energy Savers' web-based do-it-yourself energy audit tool. Find out how much you could be saving. |
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The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Find out about electric cooperatives in South Carolina. |
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Touchstone Energy Savers Tools, tips and resources for better home comfort and energy efficiency. |
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TogetherWeSave A fun, interactive website from Touchstone Energy Cooperative that can help you determine the money you could save by making your home more energy-efficient. |
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