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Interested in Geothermal? Let’s Look At The Numbers

The first question many of our client's ask after we suggest they look at Geothermal systems is, "How much does it cost?" There seems to be a misconception out there that Geothermal is only something that very wealthy people can afford and if you don't fit in that category then Geothermal is not something to [...]

Some of the “coolest” houses on the planet….literally!

Today I'm kicking of a series of some of the "coolest" green building projects on this planet. The DGBA Green Building Video Collection.   document.getElementById(“post-1602-blankimage”).onload();

MERV Rating? What is that?

Above: Picture of Josue and a MERV 13 Pleated Filter Two of the very first steps when trying to improve indoor air quality is to make sure you are using the most efficient filters on your equipment and the second is to make sure your filters are changed regularly. First you need to find out [...]

Hey Dallas…After Last Week Who Wants A Generator?

So there we were last week…cold, snow, wind and then darkness! There were 1000′s of us that lost power last week and let’s face it there is NOTHING enjoyable about being without power!   We were all out looking for a near by hotel where we could keep warm for the night or bunking up with [...]

Go Green With Geothermal and Uncle Sam Might Pay You!

One of the bigger financial benefits of installing a geothermal system is the tax credit that you will be eligible to receive. When the Energy Improvement Act of 2008 was passed it offered a one time tax credit of 30% of the TOTAL investment for homeowners who install residential ground loop or ground water geothermal [...]

A Solution to Mold and Mildew? Germicidal Lamps

  Germicidal lamps work along side other indoor air filtration systems to keep your indoor air quality healthy. The lamp uses intense rays of ultraviolet light to kill and control things like bacteria and mold that grow inside your home.  Research has shown that the air in your home may be up to five times [...]

How Clean Is The Air In Your Home?

Weather you are living in a newly built home or an older one you and your family are at risk of suffering from poor indooor air qulaity. There are three types of contaminants that can cause the air quality in your home to be poor. First there are particles which include things like pet dander, [...]

Fast & Free Ways To Conserve Energy, and Money

Cutting back unnecessary energy use is an easy way to keep your hard earned money in your pocket. Here are some suggestions you can do at home, at absolutely no cost to you. Let the sunshine in. Open drapes and let the sun heat your home for free (get them closed again at sundown so [...]

Out With The Old & In With the New! R-22 vs R-410A Refrigerant

For the past 40 years R-22 has been the refrigerant of choice for most residential H.V.A.C. equipment. R-22 is a chlorine based HCFC. An HCFC molecule is made of chlorine, fluorine, carbon and hydrogen atoms. It has been tested and is believed that because of how R-22 is produced, that it plays a part in [...]

How Geothermal Heat Pumps Help The Environment

 Geothermal heat pumps help electric utilities see significant reductions in their demand loads and by reducing the demand in turn reduces the need for new power plants which then reduces the need for natural resources like coal and gas. Geothermal heat pumps also reduce the possibility of acid rain, air pollution and global warming- problems caused in part by [...]