Special guest AECC Director of Compliance and Support breaks down new Environmental Protection Agency regulations that will cause your electric bill to rise while reliability could go down.  

Learn about how our homes heat-up in the summer. Heat that causes our air-conditioner to run and the electric meter to spin. Heat that causes us to be uncomfortable. Be sure to visit www.smartenergytips.org for solutions to unwanted summer heat gain.

During the hot summer months learn how to use your ceiling fans in the most efficient manner. Also, learn about the heat gain producted by your fan motor. 

HVAC expert Tom goes into detail about why and how some homes have issues with indoor air quality.

Tom and Bret discuss the recent outbreak of tornadoes and how to incorporate the proper energy efficiency measures and components while rebuilding or remodeling your home. Visit www.smartenergytips.org to obtain the "Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency" booklet. 

Tom and Bret discuss the pros, cons, ideologies, genesis and evolution of thermostat manipulation.

Tom and Bret discuss the importance of servicing and maintaining your air conditioner in preparation for summertime.

Tom and Bret discuss living off the grid. They address facts about being detached from electricity providers, city water & sewage systems, cable TV and other amenities and how doing so could impact the modern day conveniences we've come to enjoy. They also discuss the associated costs. 

Sandy Byrd joins Tom and Bret to discuss pending Environmental Protection Agency regulations.  EPA action could remove affordable, abundant, and American coal from our nation’s base-load generation portfolio, which will cause your electric bill to rise, while reliability could go down. Take action now if you want to keep your electricity affordable and reliable: www.tellepa.com

Think your home may be in need of a comprehensive energy audit? Bret and Tom talk about energy audits and what to expect if you request one. They discuss how to determine if you need an audit, the diagnostic equipment used in the process, results and solutions.