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19 easy to use pamphlets with tips, suggestions and instructions about a variety of energy related issues around your home. Guides are from 8-12 pages long.
Before you insulate, read this guide explaining the hazards of these "hidden air passageways," how to find them and how to fix them to prevent ice dams, costly water damage to roofs, ceilings, walls and insulation.
Download File: Commerce/Air_Leaks_and_Ice_Dams_012408120912_AtticBypass.pdf,
This guide helps homeowners understand the major energy-consuming appliances in the home including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, stovetops, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers. It also describes specific energy saving features to look for when shopping for home electronics.
Download File: Commerce/Appliances__Electronics_110802035138_Appliances.pdf,
This guide includes recommendations for both new and retrofit foundation wall insulation.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Basements_110602012856_Basement.pdf, 407 KB
This guide tells you how to identify air leakage points in your home, describes various types of caulk and weather stripping materials and provides illustrated how-to-apply instructions.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Caulking__Weatherstripping_110802035458_CaulkandWeather.pdf, 332 KB
This guide describes the causes of dangerous combustion air problems and offers practical methods for supplying outside combustion air supplies. It includes a list of warning signs and tells you how to test your home for combustion air.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Combustion_Air_110802035809_CombustionAir.pdf, 251 KB
This Home Energy Guide describes how to best utilize trees and shrubs for long-term heating and cooling energy savings. It includes a list of trees and shrubs identifying characteristics, including soil and water needs by type.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Energy_Saving_Landscapes_110802040030_Landscaping.pdf, 410 KB
This Home Energy Guide describes methods of passive cooling and the use of air condtiioners and fans for cooling needs.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Home_Cooling_110802040511_Cooling.pdf, 203 KB
This guide explains how your furnace works and describes the proper maintenance techniques. If buying a new heating system, this guide helps you sort through the array of choices and terms so you can be an educated shopper.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Home_Heating_110802040719_Heating.pdf, 217 KB
This guide helps you determine if you need to add insulation, what kind to use and how to install it to improve your home's energy efficiency.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Home_Insulation_110802040945_Insulation.pdf, 379 KB
This guide looks at new technologies for residential lighting, identifying four basic strategies and providing specific examples for putting them into practice in the home.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Home_Lighting_110802041218_Lighting.pdf, 249 KB
This Home Energy Guide describes the symptoms of moisture problems, lists common indoor and outdoor causes, and discusses ventilation as a preventative and corrective measure.
Download File: Commerce/Home_Moisture_110802041415_Moisture.pdf, 327 KB
Having your house 'diagnosed' by a building performance specialist will tell you critical facts about your house -- facts you should know before you invest in any major home improvement projects.
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Download File: Commerce/House_Diagnostics_110802041611_Diagnostic.pdf, 135 KB
Illustrated explanations of causes and prevention of ice dams.
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Download File: Commerce/Ice_Dams_110802041816_IceDams.pdf, 185 KB
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Indoor_Ventilation_110802042008_IndoorVent.pdf, 171 KB
Because it is often the little things that can add up to big savings, this Home Energy Guide addresses the often-overlooked energy saving tips for all areas of your home that cost little or nothing to implement.
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Download File: Commerce/Low_Cost__No_Cost_Energy_Saving_Ideas_110802042214_LoCostNoCost.pdf, 213 KB
Designed for those involved with or thinking about new construction, this guide discusses a wide range of options for increasing energy efficiency beyond the normal code requirements. Subjects include insulation, ventilation, air/vapor controls, furnaces, windows, doors and appliances, as well as common design pitfalls.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/New_Homes_110802042412_NewHomes.pdf, 300 KB
This guide helps you determine whether to buy a new water heater or improve the old one. It explains the efficiency of different types of water heaters and provides helpful installation tips.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Water_Heaters_110802042613_WaterHeaters.pdf, 260 KB
This guide helps you decide whether to repair or replace windows or doors and provides a good summary of available energy efficient replacement options.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Windows__Doors_110802042904_WindowsDoors.pdf, 202 KB
This guide offers advice on purchasing and installing a wood stove, with special emphasis on safety. You will learn how to properly exhaust the smoke, how to build an efficient fire and how to avoid chimney fires.
This publication is available through mail order and on CD. Go to the "Order Publications" Page.
Download File: Commerce/Wood_Heat_110802043104_WoodHeat.pdf, 351 KB
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