Energy Home Pros Blog

According to the United States Department of Energy , cooling and heating account for over 50% of the energy used in typical homes. That means this summer, cooling your home may be your largest energy expense of the season.

Springtime has done its job this year. Rain has come through. Now, the flowers are blooming, while birds sing across the land. But, it’s during the transition from spring to summer that homeowners need to prepare for, especially as those sweltering San Antonio nights start to appear.

Spring is officially here! And, San Antonio homeowners are scrambling to get their homes ready for the upcoming heat of the summer. As the spring sets in, changes in weather will also lead to changes in the way you live your daily life.

It’s springtime, Homeowner! Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and blue skies, even the spring rain and blooming flowers. That means spending more time in your yard and specifically, on your patio.

Your home uses electricity every day to generate hot water, run the A/C, use the stove and charge up your cell phone and laptop. Most modern gadgets rely entirely on energy to function. At the same time, your home also loses energy each day, which drives up the cost of your electric bill.

Home builders have been creating larger and larger homes over the past couple of decades. The number of home appliances have doubled, and homes now have to provide power for rechargeable devices, entertainment, and computer systems.

Believe it or not, things are constantly changing with windows. As more people go green, new advancements in green technology continue to develop for windows. You will notice more options of colors for frames, design, and glazing. Plain, naked windows are not in style like they used to be.

Want to save some money on your energy bill? Here are 11 money-saving facts that you may not know. Lighting is both necessary and responsible for about 10 percent of your homes energy costs.

Pretty much everyone would like to lower their energy bills, right? Some of us even want to lessen our impact on the environment. But unfortunately, it seems like a large task for many of our older homes, especially if you haven’t done it before.