Energy efficiency can save lots of money, as this New York Times article reports. Holes around air conditioners in New York City cost $130-$180 million a year. Add other Northeast cities and the national cost soars. Solutions? Better insulation helps; winter removal has many problems; a redesign is needed. GR
Category: Appliances
Basking in energy-efficient air conditioning
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Energy gives a $1,500 tax credit for air conditioning systems as well as for heat-effficient windows? DOE does. The homeowner in this article who installed a 16-Seer (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) system should save over $500 per year. Use it soon!
Next up: A smarter streetlight
Someone has invented a better streetlamp. It uses light emitting diodes (LEDs); it costs twice as much as ordinary lights and doesn’t save much electricity, but it’s smart enough to report on its condition, which cuts down on crews seeking failed lights. LEDs emit an appealing white light.
