Save Energy

09/05/2012

 
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Most people don't have a clue how much electricity their various appliances and entertainment units use on a daily basis. If you are curious about where your money is going you may be interested in this tool.

This Kill A Watt measuring unit can measure the electrical use of any appliance in you home and send the results to its remote monitoring station to help you get a handle on your energy use.
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The remote unit will work with as many as eight measuring units.

By making yourself more aware of the power use of various appliances in your home you can have more control of your energy bill.

The kill A Watt company also has more simple measuring units that work without the remote unit.
 

Energy financing from APS

07/10/2011

 
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You might be interested in this new finance program. APS is offering as a complement to their energy auditing program. It's is a short term program offered to help homeowners finance and purchase new home improvements such as a new air conditioner. call us if you have interest in the energy audit or the loan program.

APS Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program, in partnership with National Bank of Arizona, is offering 3.99% fixed rate financing for energy saving home improvements beginning July 1 - August 31, 2011.

Financing will help cover the up-front costs of energy-saving improvements, making it easier to achieve energy efficiency goals and finance the installation of energy efficient upgrades.

Saving energy is now more affordable than ever.
  • No out of pocket cost, except for the $99 checkup fee, complete your energy upgrades and let the energy savings pay for themselves.
  • Live in comfort with your energy efficiency upgrades and save on your summer bill.
  • Get started today! Go to aps.com/financing or call (877) 850-8358. 
1 Credit approval required, other restrictions may apply.
2 Upgrades must be performed by a participating contractor
3 Program terms and conditions subject to change without notice
4 Payment Example for an Unsecured Loan: 3.99% APR, 36 monthly payments of $29.52 per $1,000 borrowed.
  Payment Example for a Secured Loan: 3.99% APR, 84 monthly payments of $13.66 per $1,000 borrowed.

Program is funded by and only for APS customers and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Financing includes health and safety based measures to achieve full energy efficiency measures pertaining to installation.
 

Motorized Drapery System

06/07/2011

 
I really love this idea!  During these summer months we need all the help we can in keeping down costs to cool our homes.  This Glydea motorized drapery system by Somfy can create a space that is not only unique but gives you the best use and functionality that curtains can provide.   A convenient solution for glare reduction and privacy, Glydea also reduces energy costs and protects furniture from damaging UV rays.  They also extend the lifespan of draperies by eliminating the damage associated with manual operation. 

Glydea is available for all types of draperies such as Pinch Pleat, RippleFold, and Accordia draperies, and is compatible with various types of controls such as hand-held remotes, wireless wall switches, table top controls, timers, and third-party automation systems.  Glydea is backed by Somfy’s 5 year international warranty.

When designing a home remodel we want to encourage as many energy saving ideas to help save you money.  This system definitely can do just that and give you the look you want after the remodel is complete!