8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Texas Summer
Prepare your home for summer and for a lower energy bill by completing 2 or 3 of these tips. Even better, follow all 8 tips for the most efficiency! As you may know, your HVAC system is the number one consumer of energy in your home and accounts for up to 58% of your energy Read more...
That’s One Smart Thermostat
It’s a thermostat that improves with time and is connected to the internet. It adjusts over time to your weekly routine and in the end saves on energy bills. Check out the video! Find more information at: http://www.nest.com/
Weatherproof Your Home
Eliminating drafts in your home can help trap the heat in during the winter and keep the warm air out in the summer. The first step to properly seal your home is to properly identify any drafts. You can have a home energy assessment done to see where you are losing energy or you can Read more...
CPS Energy’s “Energy Guard” Program
Want to control your home’s energy consumption from your computer or smart phone? Enroll in CPS Energy’s “Energy Guard” program!
Home Energy Calculator
Fill out this 10-min questionnaire from CPS Energy to receive a free energy report on your home! http://c03.apogee.net/calcs/rescalc5x/default.aspx?hostheader=cpsenergy&utilityid=cpsenergy
Simple Energy Saving Tips While Away
Before you left your house this morning did you?… 1. Close all of your blinds 2. Turn off all ceiling fans 3. Set your thermostat to 82 degrees Of course, these tips are only effective if you’re going to be gone all day and no one is home. But follow these tips and you can Read more...
HVAC Ducts: A Simple Tip to Save Energy
It’s getting cooler in San Antonio but that doesn’t mean you’re not still using your air conditioning! Here’s a quick tip: Close doors and HVAC duct vents to rooms that are not used often. This will push the majority of cool air to only the rooms you are using, which keeps everyone cool and happy Read more...
Building a New Home? HVAC System Discussion Points
Be sure to ask your builder these important points as they are working on your HVAC system… As with the heating system, it’s important to discuss ductwork sealing and location — as well as the efficiency of the air-conditioning system — with the builder when a home is being built. Do this before construction begins Read more...
AC ENERGY SAVING TIP: Replacing your inefficient AC unit
Did you know that if your air conditioner has a SEER rating of 8 or less that replacing it with a more energy efficient system will allow you to recoup the cost of the new unit in just a few years!
DIY Attic Insulation & CPS Rebate!
Save on energy costs… DIY insulation for your attic! Get a rebate from CPS Energy while your at it! http://www.cpsenergy.com/Residential/Rebates/Attic_Insulation_DIY/index.asp