Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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- About 80 to 85% of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water. There are two ways to reduce the amount of energy used for washing clothes - use less water and use cooler water. Your clothes will be just as clean as using warm, or hot water and you'll save money by not heating water to wash clothes. Costs are 26¢ per load using hot water and 11¢ per load using warm water.
- Use natural gas for cooking, water heating and drying clothes. Natural gas can save up to 30% more in costs than using electric for these appliances and is better for the environment. GRU has natural gas rebates available.
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F. For each 10°F reduction in water temperature, you can save between 3% - 5% in energy costs.
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- Domicile Consulting
- Chicago, IL, United States
- Domicile Consulting’s Curriculum Vitae We have over 75 years of combined construction experience as carpenters, remodelers, engineering, insurance investigation, fire investigation and general contracting. We understand how buildings are put together and the materials and methods used. We are constantly and consistently educating ourselves in the latest construction methods and the ever expanding field of Building Science. Our most significant asset is the trust our clients place in us to educate them objectively about their property investment, whether residential or commercial. Here are some of their certifications and licenses: • State of Illinois Certified Home Inspection Education Provider • State of Illinois Licensed Home Inspector • Member of the American Society of Home Inspectors • Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors • Member of the National Fire Protection Association • Member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers • State of Illinois Certified Fire Investigator • RESNET and Building Performance Institute • National Air Balancing Institute Is YOUR inspector qualified?
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