Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘average temperature’

Are Heating And Cooling Needs Influenced By Degree Days?

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

There’s a concept in heating and cooling homes that residents should be aware of, especially in these tough economic times.  You need to become familiar with the term “degree days,” and how it relates to your energy use and utility bills.  With our energy costs being some of the highest in the nation, it’s well worth becoming at least a little familiar with this concept.

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Using An Energy Evaluation Helps You Take Effective Steps Toward Reducing Your Energy Footprint

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

An energy evaluation is the perfect way to not only save money on your long-term energy costs but also take a step toward reducing your energy footprint.  They involve detailed inspections of your home and its heating and cooling systems, as well as past energy usage trends.  This information will be processed and result in recommendations you can implement to become more energy efficient.  

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