If you think like I do, when you need to replace appliances and other household items you go for the most environmentally-friendly choices out there, like Energy Star® certified models and water-saving appliances such as tankless water heaters and front-loading washing machines. I’m fortunate to live in Austin where the city offers rebates on appliances like these, so not only can you save money in energy and water consumption costs, but you can get a hefty rebate. I got $100 back from the Ci
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COEUR d’ALENE — Avista and Kootenai Electric Cooperative customers considering home improvement projects can leverage rebates offered by the utility with possible federal energy tax credits to save on energy efficiency improvements which can help reduce their monthly energy use.
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But, first, you must buy new heaters and pay $18-$20 more on your monthly bill. (It’s always the minor details, eh?) The good news is your increased bill will help low-income folks and nonprofits, too. No mention of what the plan might be for the replaced heaters. Will they go straight to the dump, be recycled or refurbished? Remember, Piedmont, being good to Mama Earth is not just about reducing consumption, it’s also about reusing and recycling items. The N.C. Utilities Commission has app
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