Tips on power usage in North Carolina - Carolina Country

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Energy efficient tips to use at home
See Through
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See Through

The character, comfort and costs of your windows

Increasing thermal mass
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Increasing thermal mass

Heavy materials can boost efficiency and comfort in your home

Ductless heat pumps
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Ductless heat pumps

A recent and efficient technology

Draft dodgers
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Draft dodgers

Weatherstripping keeps your home cozy

Create a mini-sunroom with a bay window
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Create a mini-sunroom with a bay window

Upgrade and Save
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Upgrade and Save

Running old, inefficient appliances may cost you more than you think

Comparing the new light bulbs
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Comparing the new light bulbs

Here’s help for fighting the winter chills
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Here’s help for fighting the winter chills

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Hot options

When purchasing a water heater, size and energy factor rating matter

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Get Cool

How to buy a new air‑conditioning system

Zone control
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Zone control

Automatic zone systems adjust temperatures of individual rooms

Touch-control faucets
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Touch-control faucets

New options are convenient and efficient for kitchen tasks

Cooking efficiently
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Cooking efficiently

Clever methods help you cut energy costs for holiday meals