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Comment on Green Madison Program To Launch Soon by Weekly Energy Links — 3/25/2011 | Dane County Energy Update

Weekly Energy Links — 3/25/2011 | Dane County Energy Update — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:39:57 +0000

[...] under Uncategorized Federal Grant To Help Homeowners Go Green – Channel3000 – As we wrote about recently, the City of Madison has officially launched the Green Madison program. The primary benefit is an [...]

Comment on The Truth About Radiant Barriers by Andy

Andy — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:46:53 +0000

Thanks Lee, I would never have known this.

Comment on Old Can Lights – Energy Efficiency’s Mortal Enemy by lee

lee — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:41:31 +0000

Ron — It’s always best to replace recessed lights that will be near insulation with IC rated ones. However, building a big enough box around a non-IC rated one using something fire-rated (think drywall) should be fine. Just be sure not to use a bulb bigger than the manufacturer’s suggestion. To be safe I always recommend putting a CFL or LED in the fixture to ensure there is less heat emitted than a standard incandescent light bulb. Hope that helps.

Comment on Old Can Lights – Energy Efficiency’s Mortal Enemy by Ron Raye

Ron Raye — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:59:04 +0000

This looks like what I want to do with my can light situation, but I’ve heard that sealing in a fixture like this can trap too much heat and maybe start a fire or, at best, the lights might shut off automatically till they cool down. How do you get around this problem. Do you suggest replacing all fixtures with approved lighting before sealing them in? Thanks for any help.

Comment on Come See Us at the Madison Home Expo This Weekend! by Kerry Williamson

Kerry Williamson — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:16:56 +0000

we own alot of buildings always looking for ideas and its family operated so looking at 6 tickets – is that possible thanks Kerry Williamson

Comment on Come See Us at the Madison Home Expo This Weekend! by David Markle

David Markle — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:47:15 +0000

I was wondering if I could get two tickets for my fiancé and myself to come check out the show. Our landlord told us to check this out.

Thanks David

Comment on Where Does Your Home’s Energy Use Rank? by lee

lee — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:28:14 +0000

No problem Jamie. My pleasure

Comment on Where Does Your Home’s Energy Use Rank? by Jamie Stein

Jamie Stein — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:25:06 +0000

I didn’t know this could be done. I was amazed to see how my home compared to other similar homes around the county and especially in my neighborhood! Thanks Lee!

Comment on Which Dane County Municipalities Use the Most Energy? by Where Does Your Home’s Energy Use Rank? | Dane County Energy Update

Where Does Your Home’s Energy Use Rank? | Dane County Energy Update — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:51:08 +0000

[...] In previous posts, I’ve detailed the breakdown of energy use by Madison neighborhoods and by Dane County municipalities. Though this information is certainly interesting, it doesn’t break it down by individual [...]

Comment on Which Madison Neighborhoods Use the Most Energy? by Where Does Your Home’s Energy Use Rank? | Dane County Energy Update

Where Does Your Home’s Energy Use Rank? | Dane County Energy Update — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:45:32 +0000

[...] natural gas and electricity. In previous posts, I’ve detailed the breakdown of energy use by Madison neighborhoods and by Dane County municipalities. Though this information is certainly interesting, it [...]