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Smart Energy Tips Podcast
By Gary BeanTechnology
Smart Energy Tips Podcast episodes
- #43 Window Air Conditioners
Tom and Bret discuss window air conditioners. Energy efficiency, general tips about sizing the unit, electric safety, health and safety and more.
32 min - #42 Replacement Windows-Just the Facts
Tom and Bret discuss replacement windows. Reminder that it's important to get a comprehensive energy audit first. Then, knowing when it's time to change. Energy Star and National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) performance data for comparing apples to apples.
32 min - #41 Thermostat. Set It And Forget It.
Tom and Bret discuss basic energy and what happens to a home when the thermostat is manipulated up and down. Learn what's going on inside a home with manmade temperature swings.
32 min - #40 Residential Solar Kits & Solar Facts
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Matt Irving, Director of Production for Today's Power, Inc. TPI is a leader in residential, commercial, industrial and utility solar equipment, systems and installation. Matt explains basic solar 101 and their TPI Residential Solar product. Contact your local electric cooperative for more details. Or, www.todayspower.com
32 min - #36 Today's Power Inc. Residential Solar Kits & Just the Facts
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Michael Henderson with Today's Power Inc. Beginning in April 2016, TPI will have 4kW and 8kW residential self-install solar arrays available for purchase. Listen in to learn more and visit www.todayspower.com.
33 min - #35-G.E. GeoSpring Ultra-Efficient Water Heaters
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Kevin Clark, General Electric's national sales manager for the GeoSpring water heater. Learn how heat pump water heating is the most energy efficient method for heating water. (Clarification: During the episode reference was made about residential standby generators. Most have an output 7.2/8.0 kW peaking or 7,200/8,000 watts.)
34 min - #33 Return Air Filters-Just the Facts
The Smart Energy Tips team go into depth about return air filters. Why we need them, the differences, when to change, how often, proper sizing and much more.
32 min - #31 Energy Efficient Christmas Lighting & Gift Ideas
The Smart Energy Tips team discuss affordable energy efficient gift ideas and the transition to energy efficient holiday lighting.
32 min - #30 Healthy or Unhealthy Homes
The podcast team discusses the things that can cause an unhealthy home. Plus, how to keep your home healthy and comfortable year round and have manageable utility bills.
32 min - #29 Importance of Servicing Your Heating System
Tom and Bret discuss the importance of making sure your heating system is tuned-up before winter. Special guest Joy Rice shares what her house was like before and after some energy efficiency fixes.
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About Smart Energy Tips Podcast
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If you desire a comfortable home with manageable electric bills, welcome to the Smart Energy Tips podcast. This audio resource provides fact-based building science in a fun format that's easy for the…
listener to understand. Show hosts Tom Hunt and Bret Curry have years of experience helping people take charge of their utility bills without sacrificing comfort inside their homes. Each episode addresses how construction practices, appliances, lighting, heating & cooling equipment, moisture, weather, politics, regulations, consumer habits and much more, impact your electric bill. Tom and Bret help listeners identify similar problems within their home and find the appropriate solution. They also will discuss electric consumption and how everyone can use electricity wisely without sacrificing comfort and conveniences. Also, be sure to visit and bookmark www.smartenerytips.org for your practical energy efficiency resource.