Install Solar Panels to Improve Your Energy Score
Many people are familiar with the benefits of installing solar panels on their homes, such as allowing households to reduce their carbon footprint and to become more energy independent. According …
Upgrade Your Doors to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
A source of heating and cooling energy loss many homeowners may not be aware of is the energy lost through aging or improperly insulated doors. In this article we’ll help …
Ranking the Top 5 Energy-Efficient Windows, 2023 Report
Upgrading your windows is one of the best investments you can make for your home’s energy efficiency and its market value. In fact, heat loss and heat gain through windows …
What Type of Attic Insulation Should You Buy, Foam, Cellulose, or Fiberglass?
Whether you are preparing to sell your home and want to improve your energy score, or you are looking for ways to save on utility costs, upgrading your home’s insulation …
How to Choose an Energy Efficient Furnace in 2023
When the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability assessed the Home Energy Score program three years after its inception in 2018, it found that upgrading to a higher efficiency heating …
Kitchen Appliances: How to Find the Best Energy Efficient Refrigerator
If you are looking for ways to make improvements to your home’s energy efficiency yourself, upgrading your major appliances is a good place to start. Since the refrigerator is something …
2023 Energy Rebates and Incentives List for Oregon
Before you conduct an energy update to your home, whether your planning on replacing appliances, insulation, windows, HVAC systems, thermostats, or install solar, it is important to check for any …
Dust Control During Home Remodeling + Free Rebates List
One way to improve your home’s Portland Home Energy Score is to invest in energy upgrades. With Portland being the first in the state to adopt a program of this …
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Lower Your Utility Bills and Improve Your Energy Score
The new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16, 2022, is set to positively impact Americans in a number of ways, and ultimately, …
How to Monitor Your Home’s Electrical Usage
It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day living without giving much thought to energy usage in your home. But a little foresight, planning, and monitoring will go a long …