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Designing a new home in Las Cruces is part art, part science. It takes both to make a house that's energy-efficient, uses less material to build, and connects with its building site - what we call "green building."But, beauty is skin deep and sometimes "green" is, too. A truly green home is green from the inside out; the "green" can't be separated from the "home." ...
In this blog Evelyn Bruder takes a clost look at hiring an energy auditor.
Tips for Hiring a Professional Energy AuditorI recently wrote about a do-it-yourself energy audit. Throughout the blog I suggested that hiring a professional for specific things may be required. Here are some tips for hiring a professional energy auditor. If your DIY audit exposed that your home could be more energy efficient but you aren't sure where its leaks live, a professional ...
Evelyn Bruder takes a look at making your home more efficient.
Do it Yourself Energy Audit With a little elbow grease and one of several free do-it-yourself guides to home energy auditing, you can get a good sense of where your home is leaking hot and cool air, and how your choice of appliances and your energy use contributes to energy loss.What you'll save on fixesBy following up on problems, you can lower energy bills by 5% ...
Is it just me or did Spring sneak up on us? Do not get me wrong, I'm happy to see the cooler days gone, but for me Spring means it is time to clean.Spring CleaningIn Las Cruces Spring comes early. The warmth returns and it is time to spend more time outside, clean up the yeard, and open the windows to let the fresh air inside. Then it is time to get serious ...
Is Solar Power Right for YOU?
Depending upon the size and location, the system should pay for itself in 6-10 years, sometimes less. Most solar panels are certified and warranted to still function at 80-92% efficiency after 20 to 25 years. The state of New Mexico offers a 10% tax credit not to exceed $9000 or $7,000 if you take the Federal Credit. The Federal Government offers a 30% tax credit.
