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Update: We put the heat on HVAC scammers
Someone out there was trying to take advantage of our good name to sell poor service and confuse the public. The BBB investigated further and issued this alert which reminds customers to only work with certified and experienced contractors (like Washington Energy Services). The BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington has uncovered a group…
Why utility companies provide rebates
Why are there utility rebates? Seattle City Light recently had a mail in offer for a free LED light bulb. It arrived in an attractive recyclable package with information about why this one bulb makes a difference. As they put it “conserving electricity is the most cost-effective way to meet our future energy needs”. In…
Posted in : Windows, Heating, Insulation
Can we still boast our iconic Seattle weather? Hot summer trends and 2015 forecast.
(source) What’s next in the forecast? We live in a place known for its iconic rainy weather. Should we be changing our definition of Seattle? If you look at the trends expected for this summer, it might seem so. Number of 80 degree days per year The Weather in our area is getting progressively…
Posted in : Heating, Cooling, Air conditioning
Top of your wish list for 2015 – What you told us!
And the # 1 energy saving project for 2015 is…Upgraded windows or doors, with 13% of you selecting that answer. Closely followed by Water heater upgrade and Efficient heating & cooling. In order, drumroll please… your top 10 energy saving wish list projects of 2015 are: 1. Upgraded windows or doors Energy efficient windows…
The difficult teen years
The teen years can Be difficult -For your home! There’s nothing like being a teen, one minute it’s a wonderful life and you are discovering who you are, and the next day everything seems to go wrong. It may sound strange but the same growing pains happen to your home when it’s between 12-18 years…
Selecting a HVAC contractor
Selecting a HVAC Contractor – An infographic by the Green Team at Washington Energy
Top home trends of 2014
1. Big color, lots of it. According to Realtor.com, in 2014, bright colors “will be more of a focal point”, and “designers will start featuring vibrant accent walls, main paint colors and flooring” bringing color throughout the house. We liked this trend and put a green wall in our offices which brightens things up…
Whoa! My utility bills are too high!
My electric bill is too high Do you have electric heat? Every year rates do go up and keeping the same temperature you can have higher bills. Consider: Switch from electric heat to natural gas if available on your street. There are great utility rebates from PSE, plus your ongoing heating cost will be about…
5 easy green holiday ideas
1. Buy locally made presents. Not only do you get to support your neighbor’s business but things that are made locally don’t have to be transported from the other side of the world. Less transportation equals less carbon emissions. 2. There are several Christmas tree options that are greener than cutting one down. Getting…
Take these important steps before you crank up the heat
For any heating system (furnace, heat pump or boiler) timely maintenance can make a difference, up to 10% savings in heating costs. And importantly, if you have an older furnace, you’ll want to see how much life it’s got left in it, so it doesn’t leave you stranded in the cold. All heating equipment…
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