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In The News...
Here we will do our best to keep you informed on
current news relating to our web site development and other breaking news. We will
provide
information on the rising energy costs that we all face, and we'll provide tips
on the improvements you can make to minimize these costs. We'll also
introduce new products, product changes and enhancements. Please feel free
to submit your questions on our Feedback
page.
Web Site Development...
We work hard to maintain our site with new product
info, financing updates, and news that we feel is important to you, the
homeowner. Feel free to submit any comments on our Feedback
page. In the meantime please call us at 315-432-1217 with any questions you may have.
Please check back often for more updates. We are committed to conserving
our energy resources and protecting the environment in which we live. We
can help you to reduce your rising energy costs through Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR® and
encourage you to be more "evironmentally" aware.
From Our Web Administrator...
President Barack Obama's "Recovery and Reinvestment
Plan" offers federal tax credits of up to $1,500. With gas at the pumps
hovering around $3.00 a gallon and increasing energy costs, we're paying more to
drive our vehicles and to heat and light our homes due to increases
in natural gas and electricity. We may also have a hard time finding financing for our
home improvement needs to help with
increasing energy costs due to the turmoil in the finance world.
Now, more than ever, is the time to take advantage of these credits and to get
Energy Smart!
www.getenergysmart.org We can
provide you with an
energy finance solution!
We can also provide you with the necessary Manufacturer's Certification's
required for these tax credits. Call us today to learn more.
Breaking News...
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 From
The EPA...
Making a few small changes in your home and yard can
lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, increase the nation's energy
independence and save money. Explore our list of nine simple steps you can take
around the house and yard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions:
- Change 5 lights
Change a light, and you help change the world. Replace the conventional
bulbs in your 5 most frequently used light
fixtures with bulbs
that have the ENERGY STAR label and you will help the environment while
saving money on energy bills. If every household in the U.S. took this one
simple action we would prevent more than 1 trillion pounds of greenhouse gas
emissions.
- Look for ENERGY
STAR labeled products
When buying new products, such as appliances for your home, get the features
and performance you want AND help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air
pollution. Look for ENERGY STAR-qualified products in more than 40 product
categories, including lighting,
home
electronics, heating
and cooling equipment and appliances.
- Heat and cool smartly
Simple steps like cleaning air filters regularly and having your heating and
cooling equipment tuned annually by a licensed contractor can save energy
and increase comfort at home, and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. When it's time to replace your old equipment, choose a high
efficiency model, and make sure it is properly
sized and installed.
- Seal
up your home with better insulation and duct-work
Close up any visible cracks and gaps in your house, install adequate insulation,
check that ducts
are sealed and choose ENERGY
STAR qualified windows when replacing old windows. Not sure where the
cracks and gaps are? A home
energy auditor can also help to identify areas with poor insulation and
evaluate the energy efficiency of your home. By taking these steps, you can
eliminate drafts, keep your home more comfortable year round, save energy
that would otherwise be wasted, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Use green power
Green
power is environmentally friendly electricity that is generated from
renewable energy sources such as wind and the sun. There are two ways to use
green power: you can buy green power or you can modify your house to
generate your own green power. Buying
green power is easy, it offers a number of environmental and economic
benefits over conventional electricity, including lower greenhouse gas
emissions, and it helps increase clean energy supply. If you are interested,
there are a number of steps you can take to create a greener
home  ,
including installing
solar panels and researching incentives
for renewable energy in your state .
- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
If there is a recycling program in your community, recycle
your newspapers, beverage containers, paper and other goods. Use products in
containers that can be recycled and items that can be repaired or reused. In
addition, support recycling markets by buying
products made from recycled materials. Reducing,
reusing, and recycling in your home helps conserve
energy and reduces pollution and greenhouse gases from resource
extraction, manufacturing, and disposal.
- Be green in your yard
Use a push mower, which, unlike a gas or electric mower, consumes no fossil
fuels and emits no greenhouse gases. If you do use a power mower, make sure
it is a mulching mower to reduce
grass clippings (PDF, 8 pp., 1.59 MB, About
PDF). Composting your food and
yard waste reduces the amount of garbage that you send to landfills and
reduces greenhouse gas emissions. See EPA’s GreenScapes
program for tips on how to improve your lawn or garden while also
benefiting the environment. Smart
Landscaping can save energy, save you money and reduce your
household’s greenhouse gas emissions.
- Use water efficiently
Everyone can save water through simple actions. Municipal water systems
require a lot of energy to purify and distribute water to households, and
saving water, especially hot water, can lower greenhouse gas emissions. Do
not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth. Do not use your
toilet as a waste basket for toiletry items - water is wasted with each
flush. And did you know a leaky
toilet can waste 200 gallons of water per day? Repair all toilet and
faucet leaks right away. See EPA's WaterSense
site for more water saving tips.
- Spread the Word
Tell family and friends that energy efficiency is good for their homes and
good for the environment because it lowers greenhouse gas emissions and air
pollution. Tell 5 people and together we can help our homes help us all.
From The Federal Trade Commission...
 Whether you live in Bangor, Maine, or
Bakersfield, California, your home will be more comfortable and energy efficient
if you make informed decisions about insulation and other products related to
heating and cooling of your home. Insulation helps reduce the costs of
heating and cooling your home. The proper heating and cooling systems can
provide comfort and energy savings at the same time. Finally, good
maintenance and other measures can also help to ensure that you get the most out
of your energy dollar.
To help you with your insulation purchases, the Federal
Trade Commission has insulation labeling requirements that must be followed by
industry members. In addition, the Commission offers useful information to
answer consumers questions about home energy issues.
This page does not support any political party or
it's elected officials, but is designed to keep you informed of the current
energy crisis we all are experiencing, and our elected officials points of
view. To learn more please click here: http://energy.senate.gov
. We welcome your feedback and can insure you that we can help you through
this difficult time with Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR® and the New
York Energy SmartSM program.
Call us today at 315-432-1217 to discuss your energy concerns. We
encourage you to visit our elected officials web sites to keep you informed of
any proposed legislation on energy efficiency.
New York Homeowners Construction Co.
107 Leo Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13206
315-432-1217 w
315-432-1219 Fax
e-mail: nyhccllc@nyhomeownersconst.com
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