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There are several things to consider when buying a new furnace.

In most cases, heating with natural gas or propane is cheaper than heating with electricity.

There are many factors to consider with ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps.

It will take less energy to run your furnace for a short time to heat up a cool house.

When you buy a water heater, there are many things to consider.

Tankless water heaters don't necessarily provide hot water faster.

Yes you can, but be careful not to set it too low.

ENERGY STAR was created to help you use less energy.

There are a few appliances that are not ENERGY STAR qualified.

Try energystar.gov.

A soil-sensing dishwasher is designed to save you money!

You will need to do a little investigating. Let us help!

Typically, a fridge with a top-mounted freezer uses less energy.

If you really need a second freezer, we have some tips for you.

Because it will save you money and energy.

The federal tax credits were extended and increased, read on for the details.

It's always a good idea to turn devices off when they’re not in use.

These are the battery chargers for cordless products.

It sure does! Read on to learn more.

Yes, depending on the type of appliance.

A water heater blanket may be a better choice.

Read on for your answer.

It’s best to check with a wood stove installer.

You can save up to 10% on furnace operation costs.

It’s best to contact a contractor.

It’s best to run the furnace fan on “auto”.

It’s best to run the furnace fan on “auto”.

Watt meters help you measure the amount of electricity being used.

In some cases, this is efficient.

Financial incentives and guidance are available from Focus.

There is no reward for thermostats right now.

This is not always the best choice for our short cooling season.

Yes, depending on the type of appliance.

There are several things you can do to find out more.

Yes, that’s right. Full freezers use less energy.

Not through Focus, but here are some suggestions on where to look.

Check with the Federal Tax Incentives Assistant Project

Yes, there are Focus and Federal incentives to help.

Yes, these can help you save.

Here’s some Web sites you can visit for more info.

This depends on a couple factors.

A watt meter can help you measure the amount of electricity being used.

Sizing should be according to the home’s heat gain and loss.

This depends on the age of your freezer

Both power-vent and direct-vent are effective.

Focus recommends 68° when home. Read on for more.

When it comes to saving energy, you have choices. Read on!

Focus on Energy has a number of resources. Read on for more.

Focus recommends installing a high-efficiency boiler.

There are currently no financial incentives.

Not recommended, but all of them are about the same.

Space heaters are not a cost-effective of heating your home.

The cost-effectiveness of the heat pump depends.

Space heaters aren’t a cost-effective way of heating.

Yes, but there are some factors. Read on for more.

A programmable thermostat could save you money.

When it comes to saving energy, you have choices. Read on!

Turning down the thermostat will save you money.

Find the Application on the Focus on Energy Web site.

Here are some Web sites you can visit for more info.

Rewards are available in 2010. Read on for more.

Yes, provided they meet some requirements.

An IR would likely be okay if it had a fan for convection.

Look for a thermostat with 7-day programmability.

Reducing your thermostat setting by one degree.

A programmable thermostat could save you money.

Try using a programmable thermostat.

Learn about federal tax credits at these Web sites.

You will need to send in certain information by 3/31.

Roof work may qualify for federal tax credits.

There is a considerable amount of saving opportunity here.

A power-vent water heater can.

The system doesn’t rely solely on renewable energy to work.

Yes, but the furnace will need to meet program criteria.

Water heaters can be used for radiant systems but not efficiently

There are no standard formulas when using HVAC setbacks.

Check these sites for more information.

Yes, please read on.

It's always good to replace old appliances!

Visit our website for reward info.

Insulating and air sealing is the most cost effective.

When it comes to saving energy, you have choices. Read on!

No, especially if the room has a return air duct.

No, ovens cannot earn the ENERGY STAR.

Use the ENERGY STAR Savings Calculator to find out!

Most manufacturers carry variable-speed furnaces.

Hire a professional to winterize the home.

Check these sites for more information.

Various financial incentives are available.

It’d be best to discuss this with a trusted tax professional.