Have you developed a plan to reduce the exposure of coronavirus COVID-19 in your home? There are many things to consider including indoor humidity, moisture control, ventilation systems, air filtration, air purification, and sanitation. For many years, the topic of a healthy home has been an important consideration for energy auditors and energy efficiency professionals. Read More >>
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Is your dehumidifier a fire hazard?
During our energy audits, we continue to find recalled dehumidifiers in homes. So, we thought it’s time to send out another public service announcement! If you have a dehumidifier manufactured between 2003 and 2013, it’s possible it is a fire hazard and has been recalled. There have been over 5 million dehumidifiers that have been Read More >>
Product Review – Heat Pump Clothes Dryers – Part 1
When it finally came time to replace our old clothes washer and dryer in December 2019, I wanted to test out a heat pump dryer technology that is relatively new to the United States. I’ve been interested in them for several years but had been waiting for the right time to make the leap. I Read More >>
Renewable Energy Fair (Free event)
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 >>
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 >>
