News & Events

04-03-10

Energy Metrics on historic preservation v. saving energy on Scientific American blog.

02-25-10

Energy Metrics on conservation v. efficiency at Mapawatt

02-25-10

Pingswept writes about an Energy Metrics blower door test.

02-13-10

The new Energy Metrics website goes live!

Energy Blog

02-15-10

Energy Monitoring: An Unexpected Benefit

02-14-10

Welcome to the Energy Metrics Blog

Rebates/Tax Credits

New rebates and tax credits are now available saving you up to 50% on your energy-saving improvements.

Energy Facts & Myths

Myth: New homes don't need energy audits.

Almost all of the energy saving tips we employ apply to new homes. Even though the building industry is beginning to become aware of energy saving techniques, the vast majority of builders still make the same mistakes that were made 100 years ago.

Fact: Compact Fluorescent Bulbs save energy and money.

On average, a CFL will last about 10,000 hours and an incandescent will only last about 1000 hours. By replacing just one incandescent with a CFL you will be saving an average of $22 per year.

Myth: You can smell carbon monoxide gas.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be lethal in closed spaces. CO is a byproduct of combustion. Since you can't smell it, it poses a very real danger in closed spaces where