Category Archives: Energy Efficiency News

Thinking About Adding a Solar Panel to your Home?

Last weekend, I spent some time at the Wichita Area Builders Association Home Show at Century II.  I had been invited by Nick King of King’s Solar Wind Plumbing to help out and answer questions about Home Energy Audits.  I … Continue reading

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I’ll Give You the Title to my Car for Some Heat!

It is cold here is Maine, there is snow on the ground and more is coming. My house is old and fuel oil is high.  I’ve had two loads this winter and my tank is dry. I’m using the oven … Continue reading

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The Energy Triangle

I attended a 3 Day Preservation, Sustainability and Energy Conference and Fair held last week in Wichita. Sponsored by Green Wichita .  It was interesting, I met a lot of neat people and got the inspiration for this blog entry. I … Continue reading

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A Knock on the Door, Early Saturday Morning

  I was just getting around, 8:03 AM.  Who could be at the door?  It’s January, Tori might be selling Girl Scout Cookies. That would be good! No!  It is the FedEx guy.  On a Saturday!  He has my Nest … Continue reading

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Initial Thoughts on the $100 Efficiency Kansas Audit

Two weeks into the new $100 Full Service Subsidized Audit by Efficiency Kansas! What is happening? People are interested! Families are scheduling audits for their homes. The announcement of the program and the initial coverage in the Wichita paper on … Continue reading

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Efficiency Kansas Updated Information

The announcement of the Subsidized Full Service Audit Program from Efficiency Kansas is on their website this morning. More details: The Revolving Loan Program now allows some materials to be provided for the Home Handyman that wishes to work on … Continue reading

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Energy Efficient Mortgages

Ray Hall has been doing efficient energy work in California for many years. Here is a link to his video on Energy Efficient Mortgages. These can be FHA, VA or Conventional types. They allow the cost, of qualified energy improvements, … Continue reading

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Energy Efficiency from Around the Country – Crayola to knowledge

The Crayola solar farm became fully operational this week. Ten children from around the country, known as the “Crayola Green Team,” helped dedicate the newest addition to the Easton, Pa.-plant. “This year, it’s the greenest back-to-school ever,” says Stacy Gabrielle … Continue reading

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