LEDs Make Christmas Brighter

   Chances are, if you live in the Annapolis area, you’ve noticed the same change that I have in your neighbors’ holiday light displays over the past couple of years. Traditional incandescent lights are being replaced far and wide by strands of brightly colored LEDs. LED holiday lights come in every imaginable color and bulb style, [...]

Radiant Barriers

Norman, Thanks for visiting my blog. In my opinion foil/air-bubble barriers are a poor substitute for conventional insulations like fiberglass. If your attic has R-38 insulation, draft stopping and an insulated access door you are most likely at the cost vs. return threshold for our climate.

Energy Efficient, Modular Homes

If you haven’t noticed recently, take a look at what’s going on in the modular industry these days. You might still think that modular homes only come in two styles—rancher or rancher—but check out the unique homes offered by www.newworldhome.net. This is a company that produces energy-efficient modular homes that are inspired by traditional, classic [...]

Zero-Energy Home Design

As I flipped through the Nov/Dec issue of Solar Today magazine, a publication from the American Solar Energy Society that keeps me updated on the latest advances in solar technology from around the world, an article titled “The Zero-Energy Home Challenge” caught my attention. The article was written by a man name R. Carter Scott. [...]

Tax Credits, Incentives and Rebates in Maryland

Here is a list of solar tax credits, rebates and incentives offered to Maryland homeowners. Federal Incentives for Renewable Energy Maryland Solar Energy Grant Program Anne Arundel County Residential Property Tax Credit Harford County Residential Property Tax Credit Howard County Residential Property Tax Credit

Solar Attic Fans

The Solar Attic Fan is a simple and environmentally sensible solution that can save Maryland homeowners money. Powered completely by free solar energy, this sleek and efficient vent is both compact and quiet. Fully operational right from the box, it installs easily, with no electrical wiring, no expensive electrician and Annapolis City permits. And let’s [...]

Geothermal for Annapolis Homes

With many Annapolis, Maryland residents now focused on reducing their carbon footprint, there has been increasing interest in renewable energy. The advantages of geothermal energy are many. Geothermal systems in Maryland run clean and there is little or no reliance on power from gas or electricity. Geothermal energy will significantly reduce your energy bills and [...]

Sealing and Insulating Your Home

Sealing and insulating the “envelope” or “shell” of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is a cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. ENERGY STAR estimates that a knowledgeable homeowner or skilled home improvement firm can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up [...]

Take the Energy Star Home Tour

Take a room-by-room tour with ENERGY STAR and learn what you can do to save energy, save money and help protect the environment in your own home. Click on the image below.

Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters make a wonderful upgrade to your home. A tankless system will save you money and space. Go tankless! They don’t store hot water; they heat it on demand as you need it. Tankless water heaters are energy-efficient in large part because they have virtually none of the “standby” heat loss that is [...]