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  • A picture of a calculator, some 50 dollar bills, a piggy bank, and a light bulb on top of a solar panel.

    Florida’s 6 Best Solar Financing Options For Your Home

    Looking to finance a solar energy project for your Florida home? Here are six fantastic solar financing options to make your dreams a reality.

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    Types Of Energy-Efficient Wall Construction: Which Is Best?

    How your walls are constructed helps determine how efficient your home is. What are the top methods of energy-efficient wall construction, and how do they work?

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  • A picture of a heat pump hot water heater in the corner of a garage by itself with the words Where to Install? In big letters.

    Where to Install a Heat Pump Hot Water Heater In Your Home

    If you’re investing in a hybrid water heater, it matters where you put it. We help you consider climate, volume requirements, noise and more.

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  • Photo of houses in a subdivision with a yellow arrow pointing out an exterior attic vent to highlight the difference between a vented or unvented attic.

    Is A Vented or Unvented Attic Best in Florida?

    Heat rises. And in Florida, all the warmth and humidity can accumulate in your attic. Is a vented or unvented attic the most efficient option for a Florida home?

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  • Photo of a rustic whiskey barrel being used for rainwater collection under a downspout.

    Rainwater Collection In Florida: Everything You Need to Know

    Florida rainfall is between 40 and 60 inches annually. Not only can you legally collect rainwater in Florida, there are rebates and tax incentives to boot.

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  • A picture of a man spray foaming the attic ceiling on the left side, and a picture of a close up with grey fibers showing blown in cellulose on the right side of this versus comparison.

    Insulation: Blown-in Cellulose vs. Spray Foam

    If youโ€™re planning to insulate your home, you want a sustainable, durable, high-quality insulation. Between spray foam and blown-in cellulose, which is better?

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  • Photo of a woman in shirt sleeves holding a mug of tea looking out the window of a house at snow falling

    How Your Location & Climate Affects Hybrid Water Heaters

    Hybrid water heaters work at maximum efficiency warm locations, but they can still have a positive impact on a homeโ€™s efficiency in colder climates.

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    Why are Florida Water Bills So Darn High?

    U.S. water bills vary widely. If you live in Florida or plan to move there, you might wonder how Florida water bills compare to the rest of the country.

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  • Photo of an energy auditor removing an exterior door from our first net-zero home in preparation to perform a blower door test.

    Are Blower Door Tests Really That Important?

    Getting a blower door test done in your home can help you cut energy costs, prevent rot and mold, raise the value of your home, and improve indoor air quality.

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    Air Sealing vs. Insulation: What’s Better For Efficiency?

    Air sealing vs. insulation: both can both be important measures to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Where should you start?

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    Energy Efficient Home Resale Value (What Improvements Work)

    If you want to increase your home’s resale value, consider going green with Energy Star windows and appliances, lighting, insulation, air sealing and solar panels.

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    Florida: 12 Rebates for Efficiency, Renewables, Water Conservation

    Ever wonder what energy efficiency or renewable energy rebates or incentives are available in Florida? We searched around the state to compile a list of the major ones.

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    • Building Science and Home Performance
      • Air and Gap Sealing
      • Ductless Mini Split HVAC
      • Efficient HVAC
      • Efficient Water Heating
      • Energy Efficient Cool Roofs
      • Energy Efficient Lighting
      • Energy Audits & Efficiency Testing
      • ERVs and HRVs
      • Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters
      • Hurricane Ties/Straps
      • Hurricane Protection
      • Insulation
      • Radiant Barriers
      • Vapor Barriers
    • Economics & Monetary System
    • Florida Green Building Resources
    • Homeownership
      • Accessory Dwelling Units [ADUs]
      • Shipping Container Homes
      • Electric Vehicles [EVs]
      • Green Homebuilding
      • Healthy Homes
      • Home Affordability
      • Home Buying
      • Homeownership
      • Hurricane Protection
      • ICF Construction
      • Modular Homebuilding
      • Smart Real Estate Investing
    • Media & Podcasts
    • Net-Zero Homes and Lifestyle
      • Attainable Home Case Studies
      • Sustainable Short Term Rentals [STR’s]
    • Renewable & Sustainability Tech
      • Small Wind Turbines
      • Solar Energy
      • The Environment & Climate Change
  • Denver Services
    • Denver Metro Area Energy Audits
    • Prepare For Your Energy Audit
    • Denver Metro Area Air Sealing
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    • Xcel Energy Whole Home Efficiency Program
    • Solar Design And Proposal Review
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