Energy Saving Ideas
Sacramento Home Improvements as Tax Deductions?
Tax time is still several months away, but if you’re looking for deductions, the clock is ticking. While we don’t suggest getting too creative (nobody wants an audit, after all) and we also strongly suggest talking any deduction over with your accountant or tax professional, there are some improvements you can make to your home…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Sacramento’s Natural Gas Ban
California often leads the nation when it comes to environmental initiatives and the regulations that come in their wake. However, those initiatives don’t always come from the state level; often as not, as with a recent ban on natural gas installations in Sacramento, those changes take place at the local level. When that happens, there…
Read MoreSacramento HVAC and Your Taxes
Unless you’re a CPA, odds are better than even that you don’t greet the onset of tax season with a sense of joyous anticipation. For that reason, energy efficiency HVAC upgrades that add energy efficiency save money in more ways than one; you’ll save on your energy bills, and energy efficiency incentives in the form…
Read MoreHow Often Do I Need to Flush My Hot Water Heater Tank in Sacramento?
Any appliance — from one as simple as a toaster to one as complex as your hot water heater — needs maintenance to work properly. One of the most important aspects of New Window hot water heater maintenance is periodically draining its tank to clear it of sediment. Based on our experience as a Sacramento plumbing company,…
Read MoreSacramento Water and Energy Forecast for 2022
There is an urgent call to action for water and energy conservation throughout the year in the Greater Sacramento area. Luckily, detailed below are many different things someone can do in their efforts to conserve these rapidly depleting resources. Call Ace for More Conservation Tips & Efficiency Fixes One of the first things to address…
Read MoreHot Water Heating Buying Guide in The Greater Sacramento Area
Nothing is more annoying than running out of hot water during a cold winter season. Water heaters play a significant role in any household. They allow you to enjoy hot water for showering, clothes washing, and dishwashing. In fact, 20 percent of your household budget is spent on hot water heating, following closely after heating and cooling. Despite…
Read MoreUnderstanding Some Basics of the SMUD Home Performance Program
If you’re a homeowner, you are probably looking for ways to save money and improve your home, or maybe even turn it into a smart home. If you live in the greater Sacramento area, you need to be aware of the SMUD home performance program and all it offers. California has sponsored a number of…
Read MoreWhat is the Free Shade Tree Program? And What Are the Benefits of Passive Cooling in the Greater Sacramento Area?
The science behind the benefits of trees never changes. Scientists keep encouraging us to plant more trees to improve air quality in our living spaces and cool our homes. Before air conditioners were invented, humans depended on trees to shield them from the heat during the day. An afternoon nap under a giant tree was the perfect…
Read MoreWhat Qualifies for Energy Tax Credit?
If you’re a homeowner and you need to get an energy tax credit on improvements on your home, you need to understand what does and doesn’t qualify. You can qualify for a variety of improvements such as energy-efficient exterior windows, doors, and skylights, energy-efficient roofs, metal and asphalt, and roof products, insulation, energy-efficient heating, and air conditioning…
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