Alternative Energy - Feeling the Heat

Zero-energy homes becoming more popular 
The Times of Northwest Indiana - Apr 05 11:02 PM
Q: I’ve heard the term “zero-energy house” a few times recently and though I’m not sure what it is, I like the sound of it. Is this something real or an idea for the future?”Save to My Web

Programmable thermostat helps maximize energy savings 
Pioneer Press - Apr 15 1:13 AM
Q. Whenever we come home to an empty house, my husband always sets the thermostat way high in winter. He says it warms the house quicker. We try to save money by turning it down when the house is empty, but I wonder if we’re losing any savings when he sets it so high for a few hours to warm us up. Is he offsetting our savings this way?Save to My Web

This entry was posted on Sunday, April 16th, 2006 at 2:23 pm and is filed under Solar Heat.