Ask any three homeowners about their ideal indoor temperature in winter, and you will likely get three different answers. People just feel comfortable at different temperatures. Many people will even tell you that an ideal home temperature in summer is different in the winter – say, 68 in winter and 75 in summer – and…
Category: Energy Efficiency
A Simple Way to Calculate Your Insulation Needs
If you’re a homeowner considering insulation in Grand Rapids or insulation in Holland, one of your first questions may be how much insulation your home actually needs. What amount is recommended for our area, and what would make your home ideally comfortable? One valuable resource for estimating how much insulation you need is the U.S. Department…
What Is Insulation R Value?
If you’re searching for insulation contractors in Grand Rapids or insulation contractors in Holland, you already know that your home could probably benefit from more insulation. One of the most important factors to consider when looking into insulation contractors, materials, and costs, is the R value of insulation. Since educating folks about home efficiency in West Michigan…
New Energy Efficiency Rebates from Efficiency UNITED
Take the first step in your fight against drafty and damp rooms, cold floors and temperature swings too big for even Michigan. Heads up, lakeshore Michigan Gas customers! We’ve got some exciting news about new and improved rebates available for home energy efficiency improvements in your area! Michigan Gas, as a part of Efficiency UNITED, is rolling out…