http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/ Energy Efficient HomesComfortable, Environmentally Responsible LivingBrought to you by the Energy Efficient Homes Team en-US 2008-11-19T18:56:39Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/11/energy-efficiency-and-the-role-of-real-estate-agents.html It is ironic those same policy makers, who for years have denied the existence of an environmental and energy crisis, are now looking to a “green” revolution as the route to recovery from the economic crisis. It would be easy...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=pHBdiK7a98o:8XV5GK496bY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=pHBdiK7a98o:8XV5GK496bY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=pHBdiK7a98o:8XV5GK496bY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=pHBdiK7a98o:8XV5GK496bY:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Energy Efficient Homes Green Building Dennis 2008-11-19T18:56:39Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/05/energy-crisis---part-2.html The average cost of heating a home for the winter is now $1000-$2500, depending on the size of the structure. However, for homes that use heating oil or propane, the winter energy bill can be nearly double the average. And...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=A8uEqZFZ8OM:Y-MaaS0HqQo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=A8uEqZFZ8OM:Y-MaaS0HqQo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=A8uEqZFZ8OM:Y-MaaS0HqQo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=A8uEqZFZ8OM:Y-MaaS0HqQo:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Electric Industry Energy Costs Energy Efficiency Dennis 2008-05-30T13:00:00Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/05/energy-crisis---part-1.html "For nearly 16 million American families the struggle to heat their home this winter will hit the crisis point in early summer. According to a report on CNN's Lou Dobbs Report, 15.5 million people are at least 30 days behind...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=N-29JjSCduE:kFj1_DXbKMw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=N-29JjSCduE:kFj1_DXbKMw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=N-29JjSCduE:kFj1_DXbKMw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=N-29JjSCduE:kFj1_DXbKMw:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Electric Industry Energy Costs Energy Efficiency Dennis 2008-05-29T13:00:00Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/05/definition-of-an-energy-efficient-home.html The ideal energy efficient home retains the best environment for habitation while minimizing the consumption and waste of energy. © Dennis Maq Crook, Energy Efficient Homes Team, 2007<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=ndAzN1jncLc:Xmav-T6Nkco:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=ndAzN1jncLc:Xmav-T6Nkco:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=ndAzN1jncLc:Xmav-T6Nkco:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=ndAzN1jncLc:Xmav-T6Nkco:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Energy Efficiency Energy Efficient Homes Dennis 2008-05-28T12:34:44Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/04/how-many-miles.html Homes use approximately one third of all the energy we presently consume in the U.S. The remaining two thirds are split between transportation- one third, and industry- one third. Over the years technological advancements made it possible for manufacturers of...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=kRLmOIm8vMs:hBIs04jZbA8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=kRLmOIm8vMs:hBIs04jZbA8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=kRLmOIm8vMs:hBIs04jZbA8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=kRLmOIm8vMs:hBIs04jZbA8:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Energy Efficiency Dennis 2008-04-30T16:30:34Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/04/know-the-true-c.html Paul and Kim have been married for a year when they decide it’s time to buy their first home. They don’t know it but they are about to make the biggest mistake of their lives. Paul manages a national car...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=8JvDlmFr1Gg:gorkr3F7XQ4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=8JvDlmFr1Gg:gorkr3F7XQ4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=8JvDlmFr1Gg:gorkr3F7XQ4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=8JvDlmFr1Gg:gorkr3F7XQ4:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Energy Costs Dennis 2008-04-05T13:00:00Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/04/solar-energy--1.html We left off explaining the difference between passive solar design systems and direct solar systems. Now that we have cleared up the difference, let's continue.... 4. During the design phase we made sure to place the property facing south with...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=rTG03dCLR-g:tRPAfwXceGQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=rTG03dCLR-g:tRPAfwXceGQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=rTG03dCLR-g:tRPAfwXceGQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=rTG03dCLR-g:tRPAfwXceGQ:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Energy Efficiency Solar Energy Solar Panels Dennis 2008-04-04T13:00:00Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/04/solar-energy--.html With the ever increasing cost of energy needed to run, heat and air condition a home, consumers are seeking alternative means to bring the cost of energy down, as well as ease up on the planets natural resource supply. Solar...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=bHVRreVluYA:pzXSKMGI5IQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=bHVRreVluYA:pzXSKMGI5IQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=bHVRreVluYA:pzXSKMGI5IQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=bHVRreVluYA:pzXSKMGI5IQ:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Energy Efficiency Solar Energy Solar Panels Dennis 2008-04-03T13:00:00Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/04/electric-dere-1.html We left off with the question : why is energy regulation or deregulation important to you, the homeowner? Utility companies are a unique form of commodity. Electricity or gas for heating, air conditioning, and lights are life sustaining services. Unlike...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=_Eg01GdVRK8:I6npjRVdXYU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=_Eg01GdVRK8:I6npjRVdXYU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=_Eg01GdVRK8:I6npjRVdXYU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=_Eg01GdVRK8:I6npjRVdXYU:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Electric Deregulation Electric Industry Dennis 2008-04-02T13:00:00Z http://www.superenergyefficiencyblog.com/2008/04/electric-deregu.html What would you do if you opened your utility bill next month, and there was a 25 % increase in your rate? The truth is a lot of homeowners are getting hit with exactly that kind of rate increase. In...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=dVwKtJCw7IU:rW69OmxQ0vY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=dVwKtJCw7IU:rW69OmxQ0vY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?i=dVwKtJCw7IU:rW69OmxQ0vY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?a=dVwKtJCw7IU:rW69OmxQ0vY:I9og5sOYxJI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SuperEnergyEfficiencyBlog?d=I9og5sOYxJI" border="0"></img></a> </div> Electric Deregulation Electric Industry Dennis 2008-04-01T16:31:02Z