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Tax Incentives Continue For Geothermal Systems

Sadac Israel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:06:20 +0000

NAPSI)—Even as federal tax credits for traditional heating and cooling systems have decreased, incentives for geothermal systems remain considerably higher—at 30 percent of the installed cost of the system with no limit. In fact, homeowners can take advantage of the federal residential renewable energy tax credit through December 31, 2016. What’s more, the credit is [...]

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NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS

Sadac Israel — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:34:04 +0000

Energy Tips (NAPSI)—There’s a new resource to help keep older adults safe and warm during the cold weather months. A new brochure, “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” provides tips about preparing a home for winter weather and saving money on energy expenses, including: • Make sure your home is energy [...]

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Save money with an ‘enlightened’ roof – and decorate too

Sadac Israel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:09:57 +0000

Save money with an ‘enlightened’ roof – and decorate too (ARA) – Enlightenment isn’t just a state of mind – it can also be an important energy-saving state of being for your home’s roof. By “enlightening” your roof, you can use less energy, save money, and dress up the interior of your home at the [...]

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Help conserve water through your gardening and lawn care practices

Sadac Israel — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:24:11 +0000

Help conserve water through your gardening and lawn care practices (ARA) – As temperatures rise this summer, so do the risks of droughts. Water shortages can be a threat to your home and community. That’s why it makes sense for Americans to conserve water as a matter of course. The best place to start is [...]

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A Simpler Solution To Building A Garden Wall

Sadac Israel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:41:31 +0000

(NAPSI)-Homeowners looking to introduce color, texture and unique design elements to a house’s exterior may consider building an accent or garden wall. Fortunately, if the thought of a block-and-mortar wall seems a little daunting, there’s an easier solution. Using dry-stacked concrete blocks and a surface-bonding cement, it can be easier than many homeowners realize to [...]

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How to cut more than $1,500 from your utility bill

Sadac Israel — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:24:33 +0000

How to cut more than $1,500 from your utility bill (ARA) – In today’s challenging economy, homeowners are looking for a few extra bucks to help pay their monthly utility bills and other household expenses, but there’s no need to resort to searching for spare change in the sofa cushions. You can find plenty of [...]

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A Hot Topic: The Next Generation Of Portable Heaters

Sadac Israel — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:02:26 +0000

You can increase your comfort and decrease your home heating costs with the help of a portable heater.

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Smart, simple and wallet-friendly weatherization tips

Sadac Israel — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:17:23 +0000

Smart, simple and wallet-friendly weatherization tips (ARA) – Getting ready for the coldest months of the year means a lot of things. You need to get warm clothes out of storage, decorate for the holidays and, of course, make sure your house keeps out drafts that can make you shiver and drive up utility bills. [...]

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Surprising facts about staying hydrated in summer’s heat

Sadac Israel — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:01:56 +0000

Surprising facts about staying hydrated in summer’s heat (ARA) – Record temperatures bring disturbing news reports of heat related deaths and the familiar calls to seek shade, limit outside work and drink large quantities of water. But experts caution water alone may not be sufficient and could actually increase your risk of severe heat related [...]

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Buying a home or making green home improvements? Don’t miss out on these tax credits

Sadac Israel — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:09:10 +0000

Buying a home or making green home improvements? Don’t miss out on these tax credits (ARA) – A wide range of tax law changes over the last year will result in considerable savings for millions of Americans on their 2009 federal tax returns. Homebuyers and homeowners have some of the most to gain from the [...]

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