On Saturday, September 28, more than a dozen renewable energy experts from around the state will join forces at Chillicothe Public Library to present a day of learning and sharing about current energy topics. Open to the public free of charge. Todd Abercrombie, owner of EverGreen Home Energy will be presenting the 10 am session Read More >>
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Are your utility bills too high? A look at your home’s energy usage.
Are your utility bills too high? Do your utility bills give you the blues? Do you feel your utility bills for electricity and gas usage are too high? You are not alone! When the utility bill arrives each month, many homeowners and tenants open it up with dread. In central Illinois, the amount homeowners can Read More >>
Air Conditioner Not Cooling Properly?
Take a deeper look at the system through performance testing. In the heat of the summer, our air conditioning systems get quite a work out to keep us comfortable indoors. It almost goes without saying, a comfortable building at work can make us more productive in our jobs. The last thing we want at the Read More >>
InterBusiness Issues Focuses On Energy
The Peoria magazine, Interbusiness Issues, dedicated their October 2016 issue to energy. As publisher Jan Wright mentions in her note on Investments in Innovation, “Like water, the distribution of electricity is something most of us take for granted—but we would notice immediately if it wasn’t there. Continued innovation—in both the source and delivery of energy—is Read More >>
The Truth About Energy Efficiency
The Truth About Energy Efficiency Presentations Going beyond the hype & promises to realistic expectations of energy savings Description: There are many products on the market that promise to help lower utility bills including new windows, insulation upgrades, replacement furnaces or air conditioners, installing radiant barriers, caulking gaps and cracks, and so on. Many of Read More >>
Path to Zero Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Join us for a free presentation! Description: How far can energy efficiency and renewable energy take us? Can we bring energy usage down to a point where it can easily be offset by on-site renewable energy? The concept of “zero energy” or “net zero” is growing throughout the United States and describes the point where energy Read More >>
How Does Your Home Feel This Summer?
Do you walk upstairs and find the temperature several degrees warmer? Do you find yourself lowering the temperature on the thermostat to compensate? Are you wondering if a larger air conditioner is the answer to your problems? Having an energy audit done on the home helps you solve these problems. We have the most comprehensive Read More >>
Is Your Hot Water Safe, Yet Hot Enough for Long Enough?
Have you ever run out of hot water while taking a shower? When you turn on the hot water tap, does it take a long time to warm up? Do you find yourself turning up the temperature on the water heater to try and compensate for these problems? If so, you are not alone. These are Read More >>
Before You Upgrade Your Furnace or Air Conditioner…
When it comes to replacing furnaces or air conditioners, the decision is often made in a pinch because it just broke down in the middle of when you need it most—the freezing cold of the winter or the sweltering heat of the summer. The main priority at that point is to replace the HVAC (heating, Read More >>
One Day Sale: Make Black Friday Green Friday Instead
One day only! Save $100 on the Comprehensive Energy Audit. You MUST call on Black Green Friday (11/28/2014) For the loved one who has everything, even if it’s you, this gift will keep on giving because an energy audit helps you have: A more comfortable house—no more rooms that are too cold in the winter Read More >>
