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Consulting: Energy Efficiency Inspections.

by William Gering on 06/15/2010 13:49 0 comments , 62 views
Categories: Energy Audit, Weatherization, Energy Saving Highlights, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy
Tags: city of garland, energy efficiency inspections, city of dallas, bpi, hero, hers, cmc, lower electric bills, low cost electricity, home efficiency

Many people would like to have concrete answers when it comes to energy efficiency.  A Cooler House, with years of experience in the field of energy efficiency, offers energy consulting to businesses and home owners.  We have certified inspectors with experience in BPI, HERO, HERS, and CMC energy efficiency inspections.

We have used our experience with electric utility companies, non profits and government agencies.  We currently have a ...

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Solar Power: An Alternative for Green Energy.

by William Gering on 06/14/2010 14:47 0 comments , 24 views
Categories: Weatherization, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy
Tags: solar, gulf oil spill, clean energy, texas solar energy, solar panels, solar power, dallas solar energy, green power, green energy, bp oil spill

With the current situation facing the Gulf, a real crisis has developed on many levels.  We look for solutions.  We want answers.  With that in mind, many have opened up to possiblity of having solar power installed in their home or business.  It certainly is a great alternative to what is happening right now with the current state of affairs and high energy costs.

But we should be cautioned that solar power is a big ...

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Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program

by Chris Runyon on 04/01/2010 11:10 1 comment , 374 views
Categories: Energy Saving Highlights, Energy Efficiency
Tags: appliances

Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Congress appropriated $300 million nationwide to support state rebate programs for residential ENERGY STAR appliance products (those that represent improvements in efficiency compared to the majority of products on the market).

Federal Amount Available: $300 million, nationally
SECO Estimated Allocation: $23,341,000

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Fort Worth Weatherization Assistance Program and A Cooler House

by Chris Runyon on 03/11/2010 10:54 0 comments , 189 views
Categories: Energy Saving Highlights, Energy Efficiency
Tags: weatherization, fort worth, wap

Fort Worth's Energy Bail Out

I am pleased to announce that A Cooler House has been selected by the City of Fort Worth to provide energy saving Weatherization Services under the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This program provides major and minor repairs to the homes of income challenged home owners. The repairs are all aimed at either improving the energy efficiency or health and safety of the treated home.

It ...

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Fun family fishing event in the Dallas area

by Chris Runyon on 02/24/2010 16:53 0 comments , 39 views

Catch a Rainbow on Spring Break

ATHENS-More than a thousand rainbow trout are swimming in the pond at The Nature Center in Tyler, and young anglers are invited to come catch them during spring break March 8-11.

Fishing will be allowed Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Youth must be supervised at all times by an adult. Five rainbow trout and one channel catfish may be kept by each participant. No fishing license is ...

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Oncor's Energy Efficiency Program is back!

by Chris Runyon on 02/24/2010 16:29 0 comments , 384 views
Categories: Solar Screens

Save Now Pay Never...

After taking a couple of months off to retool Oncor's Energy Efficiency Incentive Program is back. There is no better time than the present to schedule those needed energy improvements. Take advantage of A Cooler House's special off season pricing and save big on your improvements.

Oncor provides incentives to Service Providers who implement energy saving projects in homes located in Oncor's service area. ...

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Dallas County Weatherization Contract

by Chris Runyon on 02/24/2010 15:35 0 comments , 166 views
Categories: Energy Audit, Weatherization, Energy Saving Highlights, Energy Efficiency
Tags: weatherization, energy audit, dallas

Dallas Energy Bail Out

I am pleased to announce that A Cooler House has been selected by Dallas County to provide Weatherization Services under the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This program provides major and minor repairs to the homes of low income home owners. The repairs are all aimed at either improving the energy efficiency or health and safety of the treated home.

It is really nice to be able to make a ...

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Insulation Basics

by Chris Runyon on 01/14/2010 17:07 0 comments , 233 views
Categories: Energy Audit, Weatherization, Energy Saving Highlights, Attic Insulation
Tags: insulation, dallas

Do I Need More Insulation?

Beefing up inadequate insulation is one of the quickest energy-payback projects you can do, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills and increased comfort.
 
Even if you live in an older home, there's no reason you need to shiver through the winter or roast in the summer. If your house doesn't have enough insulation-common in homes built before 1980, when energy awareness began to take ...

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Weatherizing Your Home­: Caulk and Weather Strip

by Chris Runyon on 01/12/2010 11:56 1 comment , 438 views
Categories: Energy Audit, Duct Sealing, Energy Saving Highlights
Tags: weatherization, caulking, weather stripping
Weatherizing Your Home with ­Caulk and Weather Strip
 
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope-exterior walls, win­dows, doors,the roof, and floors. Such air leaks can waste large amounts of energy.  
 
Most experts agree that caulking and ...
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St. Jude Dream Giveaway- Dallas Cowboys Suite

by Chris Runyon on 10/22/2009 15:15 0 comments , 187 views
Categories: Energy Saving Highlights
 

    St. Jude Dream Giveaway- Dallas Cowboys Suite

    Congratulations to Chris Runyon, Owner of A Cooler House, from Garland, Texas, winner of the St. Jude Dream Giveaway - Dallas Cowboys Suite, which includes 18 tickets, four VIP parking passes, $1,000 food and non-alcoholic beverage certificate per game, plus $66,000 pre-paid credit cards.

     

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