Eco-friendly Saving Tips you can do yourself |
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Keep AC filters clean |
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Install ceiling fans |
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Turn off computer & electronics at power strip |
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Use day lighting and replace bulbs and fixtures with compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's) or standard fluorescent lamps |
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Take showers instead of baths |
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Install aerating shower heads and faucets |
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Use dishwasher, washer and dryer at night |
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Replace your refrigerator if it is over 10 years old |
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Replace old appliances with ENERGY STAR rated appliances |
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Landscape with drought tolerant plants and shrubs |
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Recycle and reuse |
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These tips may require some assistance. Call Us 252-491-2670 |
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Caulk and seal gaps and leaks |
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Water Savings |
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Solar roof fan |
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New /or more insulation and weather stripping |
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Install new windows and doors (eligible for tax credits)
Incentives now cover up to $1,500 (from $500), based on 30% of the cost of the improvement. Improvements can include building-envelope improvements (windows, insulation) and heating/air-conditioning upgrades. There are also 30% credits, without a cap, for on-site renewables (solar photovoltaic and solar hot-water systems, small wind systems, and geothermal heat pumps). |
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Keep appliances, heating and cooling systems properly maintained |
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More home problems and solutions |
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Real Escapes Ltd offers: |
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Energy Audit: A technical energy performance test on your home - your building enevelop. Our energy auditor will use specialized tools and skills to evaluate your home and recommend the most cost-effective measures to improve its comfort and efficiency, as well as the best sequence for doing them to take advantage of interactions. |
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Property Services: Minor and / or major home repairs, interior and exterior property monitoring, winterization and spring opening |
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New Construction and Remodeling: Unlimited residential construction, additions, remodeling and renovations. |
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Hurricane Readiness Plans: Secure your property 24 hours before landfall. (National weather advisory) Post landfall: immediate check up, report to owner with photographs, and stabilize any damage. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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OBX ENERGY AUDITS
252-491-2670 | 800-261-2181 | Lilias Morrison
Real Escapes Properties | The Harbinger Center | Coastal Investments |