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Save Energy With A Low flow Showerhead

Low-flow showerheads slash bathing water consumption 50 to 70%. You’ll also use less energy heating up the water, unless you have a tankless heat system, in which case it’s a moot point. Letting your faucet run for five minutes uses as much energy as it takes to keep a 60-watt lightbulb lit for 14 hours, according to the EPA.

Low-flow showerheads are simple to install and start around $25. Many styles and features are available, including flow-adjusting dials and a pause button, which allows you to break for a bit of lathering up, then return to the same temperature and pressure. The EPA is currently developing efficiency standards for the devices through its WaterSense program.

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DOE Fedral Tax Credit

If you have been on the fence about installing a new high efficeint applience, like a tankless water heater or a new air conditioner you should do it before Deceber 31, 2010. The Federal Tax Credit ends this December 31. You can recieve 30% or up to $1,500.00 in tax breaks for certain appliences. If your in the Grass Valley area call us at 530-272-9120, Lake of the Pines- Auburn 530-886-8700, Lake Wildwood- Penn Valley 530-432-7737.

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More Ways To Save $ Money On YouR Heating

We get a lot of calls about the California Cash 4 Appliance Rebates available to Calif. homeowners. You do indeed have yet another rebate available to you as a homeowner (until the funds are gone). The Cash 4 Appliances program was created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and is funded by the American Recovery and Rein…v…estment Act of 2009. Rebates are for qualifying central heating and air conditioning systems. The program will pay rebates until funds have been depleted. According to their website as of 9/08/10 there is an estimated remaining balance of $14,831,400.

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Water Heating Solutions, Save Energy in California

Many homeowners wait until their water heater fails before shopping for a replacement. Because they are in a hurry to regain their hot water supply, they are often unable to take the time to shop for the most energy efficient unit for their specific needs. This is unfortunate, because the cost of purchasing and operating a water heater can vary greatly, depending on the type, brand, and model selected and on the quality of the installation.

Within the last few years, a variety of water heaters have become available to consumers. The following types of water heaters are now on the market: conventional storage, demand, heat pump, tankless coil, indirect, and solar (in our Energy section). It is also possible to purchase water heaters that can be connected to your home’s space heating system.

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