The FTC has announced that the owner of Energy Conservation Specialists (aka Thermalcool), a home insulation business, will pay up for telling people they could save 40 to 60% on their energy bills with his products — a claim he couldn’t prove —...
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Winter’s here, and boy, does your utility bill show it! If you’ve got a minute, take a listen to some tips from the FTC on how to cut your energy costs.
Saving Money on Heating and Cooling Your Home
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Newer light bulbs use lumens to measure the bulb's brightness — not watts. The next time you shop for a light bulb, look for the amount of lumens and the new Lighting Facts label. Learn more about energy efficiency at ftc.gov/green.
Did you know that more than half of our household energy costs go to heating and cooling? Energy efficiency isn’t just good for the environment, it means lower utility bills, too. Learn how to save money and reduce energy waste. For more tips on...
While watts indicate how much energy a light bulb burns, lumens tell you how bright it is. Check the light bulb packaging to save money and energy when you shop.
If you're facing foreclosure, it can be easy to listen to scammers trying to take advantage of this vulnerable time in your life. But don't be fooled — or robbed — by companies falsely promising to save your home. Learn from the true stories of...
Going shopping for a new appliance? Make sure you look for the EnergyGuide label, the yellow tag you’ll find attached to most appliances. It tells how much energy an appliance uses and makes it easier to compare the energy use of similar models....
Want to make choices that are good for the environment (and your wallet) when you shop?
Learn how to question green advertising claims, shop for products that use less energy, and save gas without wasting your money.
When you move into a house or an apartment, you may have to pay for utility services like gas, electricity or water. To get these services, companies often look at your credit history – including your record of paying for utilities at any...
If you’re thinking about replacing the windows in your home, you’ve got lots of options. The choices you make about styles, materials and insulation can impact maintenance and energy costs for years. When you’ve found the window you like, take a...
