
Tom and Bret discuss window air conditioners. Energy efficiency, general tips about sizing the unit, electric safety, health and safety and more.
Jul 20, 2017
31 min

Tom and Bret discuss replacement windows. Reminder that it's important to get a comprehensive energy audit first. Then, knowing when it's time to change. Energy Star and National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) performance data for comparing apples to apples.
Apr 2, 2017
31 min

Tom and Bret discuss basic energy and what happens to a home when the thermostat is manipulated up and down. Learn what's going on inside a home with manmade temperature swings.
Jan 27, 2017
31 min

The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Matt Irving, Director of Production for Today's Power, Inc. TPI is a leader in residential, commercial, industrial and utility solar equipment, systems and installation. Matt explains basic solar 101 and their TPI Residential Solar product. Contact your local electric cooperative for more details. Or, www.todayspower.com
Jan 26, 2017
31 min

The Smart Energy Tips team discuss how air sealing components and measures are reducing air infiltration. When is a home too tight? What are the consequences of a tight home? And more...
May 5, 2016
31 min

The Smart Energy Tips team discuss the facts, pros and cons about burning firewood. Also, learn about how burning wood may actually cost you more money to heat your home and lessen the interior comfort.
Mar 3, 2016
32 min

The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Michael Henderson with Today's Power Inc. Beginning in April 2016, TPI will have 4kW and 8kW residential self-install solar arrays available for purchase. Listen in to learn more and visit www.todayspower.com.
Feb 26, 2016
32 min

The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Kevin Clark, General Electric's national sales manager for the GeoSpring water heater. Learn how heat pump water heating is the most energy efficient method for heating water. (Clarification: During the episode reference was made about residential standby generators. Most have an output 7.2/8.0 kW peaking or 7,200/8,000 watts.)
Feb 23, 2016
33 min

The Smart Energy Tip team discusses proper attic ventilation. Also, why mitigating moisture within both the home and attic are important.
Feb 15, 2016
32 min

The Smart Energy Tips team go into depth about return air filters. Why we need them, the differences, when to change, how often, proper sizing and much more.
Feb 15, 2016
31 min
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