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 >>
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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 >>
Improperly Functioning Appliances Cause Health Risks
We’ve posted several articles on our Facebook page lately where Illinois news outlets have reported on stories involving appliance malfunctions that lead to serious health and safety problems. Proper prevention and maintenance can prevent these types of stories. It is important to make sure your appliances are working properly. As part of all of our Read More >>
11 Tips to Save Money on Heating Costs
With the weather forecasts for Central Illinois calling for another cold winter, it is time to get proactive on keeping heating costs down to a minimum. After viewing utility bills from energy audits in 2014, we have found our clients increased heating costs between 15 and 30% on average when compared to their home from Read More >>
Building An Energy Efficient Home Presentations (Fall 2014)
You are invited! Are you building (or rebuilding) a new home? Or do you just want to learn more about energy efficiency for your existing home? If so, you can’t afford to miss this free presentation (NO products or services are being sold). With Todd’s help you can learn to avoid costly mistakes that will Read More >>
Winter Advisory – Are your exhaust pipes free from from drifting snow?
WINTER ADVISORY – Check Exhaust Pipes are Free From Drifting Snow January 5, 2014 Due to the winter storm hitting central Illinois this weekend, it is important to take some safety precautions to make sure any exhaust vents from furnaces, boilers, or water heaters coming out the side of the building are not blocked by Read More >>
Energy Audits with EverGreen Home Energy
Why waiting to get an energy audit could cost you down the road
There are times when people tell me they are going to have me out to their house for an energy audit once they get done with their existing projects. This comment always makes me wince because the best time to get an energy audit is before you make any changes to your house. One of Read More >>
Tuning up the air conditioner
Now that warmer weather has arrived in central Illinois, many residents are turning on their air conditioners for the first time in several months. Spring is the best time of year to have an annual maintenance inspection on the air conditioner. It can prevent mechanical failure that could happen during the dog days of summer, Read More >>
