–Click here to jump straight to the tips– Have you heard? It’s cold! Energy bills tend to go up during cold weather as systems churn away to keep everyone warm. Sure, it’s important to keep your home (and yourself) warm during cold weather – pipes begin freezing around 20 degrees without extra warming measures, according […]
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Boone County Schools buildings receive energy efficiency recognition
Five Boone County Schools buildings have received energy efficiency honors. The recipients of the 2023 Environmental Protection Agency Star designation are Burlington Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School, Ballyshannon Middle School and Ignite Institute, officials said. Energy Star-certified building recognition represents proven, verified superior energy performance over a 12-month period, according to the […]
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How to be as energy efficient as possible ahead of this week’s high temps
Hot summer weather can mean more energy use and higher energy bills. And this week will be a scorcher, with highs in the 90s expected every day and temperatures possibly reaching 100 on Thursday. Here are some no and low-cost ways to save energy around the home: Change air filters regularly. A dirty air filter […]
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Energy Efficiency Canvass this Weekend
Got this emailed to me by a city worker today. I think there was supposed to be a booth set up that dealt with energy efficiency at the Spruce up for Spring event, that was eventually canceled. I think the energy audit normally cost $200 and with a $150 rebate, the total cost of just […]
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Green Grants Available & Some Possible Uses
This past week the state of Kentucky received another $26 million in energy grants from the Department of Energy, bringing the grand total of funds received from the State Energy Program of the recent stimulus plan to $52 million. The state has commented that they plan to use these funds to retrofit schools and public […]