Quickly Lower Energy Bills Santa Clarita Residents

1. Switch to Compact Florecent lighting
Why?  Bulbs pay for themselves in 6 months.  Over 1/3 of your energy usage is lighting, CFL bulbs reduce that usage by 75%!
Bulbs now look like regular bulbs, come in Warm inviting light (2700K) best of all they don’t flicker now !
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2. Seal Heating and Air Ducts
Why? $20 worth of sealant will save you $100.’s !    Dept. of Energy says “Average home leaks 35% of your Conditioned air”
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3.  Put Additional Insulation in attic
Did you Know?  Goverment tax credit will pay 30% of the cost?  Yes up to 1500.00 in cash tax credit.   Insulation will pay for itself in 3 years in energy savings.  Immediatly reducing your electric bills.
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Carl Reese is Santa Clarita’s #1 Handyman.  Our clients are span the Santa Clarita Valley, from Movie and TV personalities (who will remain nameless) to our 15 Year steady clients ….we cherish each one of you.  These tips for energy savings are the items that pay you back the quickest.  You can also sign up for the summersavings program from Southern California Edision that will pay you 200. Each year in energy savings.  Carl Reese is Santa Clarita’s Only Energystar partner.  CR Construction strives to lower your energybills.  These simple energy saving tips will change they way you look at your electric bill.  If your looking for the easiest way to lower your electric this is it.  We Serve Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson ranch and more.   CR Construction offers Certified Home Inspection service, Energy Audits, Thermal Imaging, General Contracting Services.  When it comes to a house we have you covered.

Carl Reese Construction Santa Clarita, CA
Certified NACHI© Home Inspector • EnergyStar© Partner • Certified Mold Remediation & Testing • Certified Thermographer • Energy Consultant • Licensed General Contractor #B878946

Things are warming up in the Santa Clarita Valley and so are we are all looking for ways to cool down and save money.  Well, Carl Reese Construction has another great way to put money back in your pocket!  Right now Southern California Edision is offering a $200 rebate if you purchase and install a qualifing Two-speed pool pump or Variable-speed pool pump before December 31, 2009.  Why is this something you should be interested in?  Upgrading your single speed pump to a slower variable speed pump is good idea because it takes alot less energy to move the water in a pool slowly then it does to move that same water faster. So replacing your older pump with a more efficient variable speed is a great way to save energy  and money. A great example from Edison is

Carl Reese Construction Santa Clarita, CA
Certified NACHI© Home Inspector • EnergyStar© Partner • Certified Mold Remediation & Testing • Certified Thermographer • Energy Consultant • Licensed General Contractor #B878946

As summer approaches, folks in the Santa Clarita Valley are turning their attention to cooling their homes down.  And whether you are considering purchasing a Window Air Conditioning Unit, Energy Efficient Evaporative Cooling System, a Whole House Fan, or are ready to start running your home AC unit, Carl Reese Construction has some information you will want.  Be sure to stop by Southern California Edisions website at http://www.sce.com/residential/rebates-savings/heating-cooling/ to take advantage of some great rebates.  To start with, if you are in the market for a new window air conditioning unit, you may qualify for a $50 rebate.  Or how about installing a qualifing Whole House Fan to beat the heat this year?  Edision is offering a $50 rebate on those too.  Or if you are looking into installing an energy efficient evaporative cooling system you could get up to $600 back.  And another great way to save money this summer is to join the Summer Discount Plan from Southern California Edision, this program is an easy way to get up to $200 credit this summer.  With this program, the electric company will install a small remote control on your air conditioning unit and during the summer months, June through October, when there is an energy emergency they will cycle your air conditioning compressor on and off to conserve energy when it is needed the most and you will receive credit on your electric bill.  Southern California Edision offers two residential Summer Discount Plans with your choice of three different cycling options within each program, and your credit amount based on the cycling option you choose and the size of your air conditioner.  Please vist http://www.sce.com/residential/rebates-savings/heating-cooling/summer-discount-plan.htm for more information.  So as you are looking for ways to beat the heat this summer keep these great rebates in mind and take advantage of the savings.  And for all you installation and home improvements needs please call us at Carl Reese Construction, we are here to serve you!   661-877-1499

Carl Reese Construction Santa Clarita, CA
Certified NACHI© Home Inspector • EnergyStar© Partner • Certified Mold Remediation & Testing • Certified Thermographer • Energy Consultant • Licensed General Contractor #B878946

Best ways for Santa Clarita Home Owners to save Energy?  CR Construction is an Proud EnergyStar partner that offers Energy Audits on Commercial and Residential property Owners.  Lets face it .. we all dread giving money to the utility companies.  With some quick  and inexpensive fixes around the house you can invest in your future, and pay less in monthly utilities.

How do I recover hundreds or even thousands of lost energy dollars without spending a fortune?

Home Energy Savings starts with a Thermal Home Energy Survey (audit).  This inexpensive scan pays dividends in monthly savings once you locate the leaks in your homes energy envelope.  Your home energy report will come complete with digital photographs, information specific to your home, and numerous low cost ways you can improve your monthly savings.  Rebates and Grant sources are provided as well.   The report will prioritize your energy savings that will pay you back in the shortest amount of time.

Carl Reese Construction uses a hi-tech thermal imaging camera to locate:  Loose duct work, missing or compromised insulation, electrical issues, costly home energy drafts, hidden water leaks or mold sources.   We have over 17 years experience, Proud EnergyStar Partner, and continued education includes Certifications at SoCal Edison © CTAC School on Energy Efficiency, Rebates, Lighting, and Title 24 Duct Leak Testing.  As well as Certified NACHI Home Inspector, Certified IAC2 Air Quality and Mold Testing.  Start Saving Immediately!  Often times these items can be corrected by the home owner and $9.00 worth of foil tape.   The US Dept of Energy says “every home including new construction should be thermally scanned.”   Thermal Imaging sees what the naked eye cannot see.   Infrared scanning sees temperature not light, so even the smallest duct leak can be detected with a Certified Individual operating the themal imager.  Leaking Ducts Waste Money!!  Unseen leaking ducts can cost you hundereds of dollars worth of lost energy each year.  Simple duct fixes can bring that 20 to 35 % loss back into your pocket.  If you have a $400. electric bill in the summer, that means $80.00 could be lost in attics or crawl spaces every month, as that conditoned air leaks into uncondition spaces of the home.  These corrections are simple and not to difficult to repair.  In my opinion,  CFL’s and Duct leak sealing are the two greatest increases in substancial energy saving you’ll see.   Now some would say insulation, but remember we are talking low cost , and quick returns.   Insulation I would rank 3rd or 4th.  Depending on the amount of airleaks in the home.

Cut your Electric Bills, Santa Clarita residents…order a Home Energy Survey Report of your Home.  We are the number one choice for Home Inspections, Home Energy Audits and Handman Services in the Santa Clarita Valley.   Call 661-877-1499 to book your Home Energy Audit Report, or Home Inspection Today!

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Carl Reese Construction Santa Clarita, CA
Certified NACHI© Home Inspector • EnergyStar© Partner • Certified Mold Remediation & Testing • Certified Thermographer • Energy Consultant • Licensed General Contractor #B878946

Carl Reese Construction (ENERGY STAR PARTNER) works hard to save you money, but here is an easy way, The Gas Company. Yes, save money with the new 2009 rebate plan from the Socal Gas company on qualifing purchases and upgrades to your home. The Gas Company has a few rebate programs you can take advantage of. The first one is the Instant Rebate, this plan takes the work out of rebates by offering the rebate savings in-store, at the time of purchase.  Just purchase a qualifing ENERGY STAR clothes washers, ENERGY STAR dishwashers,  or ENERGY STAR natural gas water heater and pick up the rebate coupon at the participating retailer and use at the time of purchase to save now.  Visit http://www.socalgas.com/residential/savemoney/ for more information.

Other great rebates are available for ENERGY STAR clothes washers, ENERGY STAR dishwashers, ENERGY STAR natural gas water heaters, ENERGY STAR central natural gas furances, attic and wall insulation and tankless water heaters.  Visit http://www.socalgas.com/residential/savemoney/ for more information. Please keep Carl Reese Construction in mind for all your energy savings repairs, and call us today at 661-877-1499 to schedule the installation on your new rebate qualifiying appliances!

Carl Reese Construction Santa Clarita, CA
Certified NACHI© Home Inspector • EnergyStar© Partner • Certified Mold Remediation & Testing • Certified Thermographer • Energy Consultant • Licensed General Contractor #B878946

Most of my Santa Clarita Valley clients are looking of ways to save money on their electric bills.  One simple and best way is to upgrade to Compact Florescent Bulbs or CFL’s.

EnergyStar Packaged CFL

I know you think they flicker and they are harsh cold light…not so..  These newer 3rd generation lights are warm and inviting light that start quicker than those bulbs made in the 80’s.    You need to look for 2700 K on the bulb or box this is the bulbs Kalvin rating.  This rating is the bulbs color rating,  the lower the number the warmer the light.  Example:  Regular Bulbs (energy hogs) have a rating around 2500K  (warm white),   Office Fluorescents run around 3500-4000K (cool and bright).   High Kelvin bulbs are fine for the garage or laundry room.   In a living room or bedroom you want to search out a bulb that has a 2700 to 2750K rating.  This will replace that warm light your use to.    Lets talk about lowering your energy bills for Santa Clarita.  Everyone wants to save money and Lighting makes up 37% of your electric bill.   CFL use 1/4th of the electric it take to power the old style bulbs.   CFL’s create less heat than a old style bulb.  Don’t wait until the old style bulb burns out.  CFL’s will pay for themselves in six Months of energy Savings, and every six months you’ll receive 100% return on your investment.

CFL

CFL’s now come in recessed configuration, so they look just like the old energy wasting type.   CFL’s now come in dimmable and 3 way types as well.   Don’t wait, some homes will see a $100 to $200 dollar savings each year.

The mercury in CFL’s is very small, actuall it would take sever bulbs worth to cover the tip of a ball point pen.  So when it goes bad, please recycle these bulbs.  The except them at the annual round up that Santa Clarita Hosts each year.

One last point….if your going to leave a room for more than 19 minutes , Edison says turn that CFL off, but if your coming back in in say 5 to 10 minutes leave the CFL on.    This is the break even point for the energy it takes to start the bulb.  Look for the ENERGYSTAR logo on the bulb.  We are an Proud ENERGYSTAR Partner.  Bulbs with the EnergyStar logo will save you more money than those without.

To purchase CFL’s check out our online store at http://astore.amazon.com/carlreescons-20?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=6