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Alternative Heating Systems Can Cut CostsWTOV9.com - Steubenville,OH,USAMANCHESTER, NH -- High heating costs have some people considering alternatives as winter approaches, television news station WMUR reported.
Tips to weatherize your home from UIWTNH - New Haven,CT,USAUse passive solar heating on sunny days. Open up those drapes on south-facing windows when it's sunny. At night, close drapes to retain heat.
How to stay warm for less this heating seasonAnnapolis Capital - Annapolis,MD,USABut if turning to a new coal or wood stove, or converting to geothermal heat drawn from the earth itself is not in the cards - or the budget - homeowners
Demand for geothermal systems grows as energy costs soarThe Southern - Carbondale,IL,USA"The thing that is so amazing with a geothermal system compared to a traditional air-to-air system is that you can recoup the additional costs within three
Eco advice: Insulating to retain heatIrish Independent - Dublin,IrelandA geothermal system entails either drilling vertical boreholes into the ground or, depending on the size of your site, laying horizontal tubing across it.
Alternative Heating Systems Can Cut CostsWMUR - Manchester,NH,USAAlthough oil prices have come down in recent days, the cost of heating a home is still higher than it was last year. Some residents are taking a look at
District seeks to control wood stove installationsValley Echo - Invermere,BC,CanadaOutgoing mayor Mark Shmigelsky tried to launch a wood stove exchange program a few years ago but it received poor public response.
Sunshine State sees the light with solarThe News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USAThomas Nading, 60, a seasonal resident from Illinois, outfitted the pool at his Estero home with a solar heating unit. He once spent $150 per month on
How to Go Green With Your Home Heating SystemBest Syndication - Pinon Hills,CA,USAFor going green stalwarts, a perfect alternative to heat the home is through the use of biofuels. Biofuels are derived from recent compost.
Geothermal heating and cooling saves energy but has costsWorcester Telegram - Worcester,MA,USAThe entire site is heated and cooled with a geothermal system. Wells running 1500 feet below the building collect 55-degree water and circulate it through a
Geothermal cranks up the heatBeaverton Valley Times - Portland,OR,USABy Steve Law With a geothermal system, water is pumped through copper or plastic tubes buried below ground, warming it to 55 degrees.
Waking the giant: Solar heating technologyRenewableEnergyWorld.com - Peterborough,NH,USAby David Appleyard Often described as the sleeping giant of renewable energy, solar heating technologies have been a woefully overlooked option to massively
A rush to alternative fuelsCape Cod Times - Hyannis,MA,USAThe state fire marshal's office has identified the use of alternative heating sources as a growing concern this winter. Eight training sessions for fire,
Heating Your Home On The Cheap: Back To BasicsKIMA CBS 29 - Yakima,WA,USA"We're seeing more people looking at wood stoves because of the gas prices going up," says Scott Nedry of Fosseens, a wood stove merchant.
Get your home ready for winterScranton Times - Scranton,PA,USASun angles are low in winter, allowing substantial solar heating through all south-facing windows. Adjust the thermostat setting by five degrees and
Cold comfortAsbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USABut the economic crisis has done one thing: the costs for heating fuels are lower now than they were this past summer, tempering the possible increases.
Businessman saves big on heatWorcester Telegram - Worcester,MA,USAThey likened a geothermal system to a refrigerator: Coolants keep the inside of a refrigerator cold, but heat is created by that action (feel the black
Challenges of Home Heating: Energy Experts Offer TipsMartha's Vineyard Gazette - Edgartown,MA,USAReports are widespread of shortages on stoves, heating systems and the pellets themselves. Sharon Strimling Florio, owner of Vineyard Alternative Heating,
Green is the keyBolton Common - Harvard,MA,USAGiven there are several types of geothermal system options available, you should consult the professionals and your budget to guide you toward the
Energy savings built into school, Ravenna High goes geothermalRavenna Record Courier - Ravenna,OH,USAOf the district's $1 million cost to install heating and cooling, $400000 is for the geothermal system, but Calfee said it is worth it.
Home-heating oil: Brace for a bigger bill this seasonPress & Sun-Bulletin - Binghamton,NY,USAWayne Criddle, who calculated he would need $6000 to keep his home heated, bought a wood stove. He is among a growing number of people looking for
More NH towns turn to waste oil for heat Recycling oil saves money Eagle Tribune - North Andover,MA,USAWith heating oil now at $3.97 a gallon, Martin anticipates "renewed interest" in the program as communities scramble for alternative energy to save money.
Everyday is sun day with solar powerChicago Sun-Times - United StatesOf the district's $1 million cost to install heating and cooling, $400000 is for the geothermal system, but Calfee said it is worth it.
Heating costs got you down? There are some alternativesGillette News Record - Gillette,WY,USAAt Joes Plumbing and Heating, wood stove sales are up 300 percent this year. Wood stoves are not really popular right here in our area, but theyre making
Sale of firewood on riseJournal Pioneer - Summerside,Prince Edward Island,CanadaWith the cost of oil and gas increasing, the sale of firewood and wood-burning stoves is on the rise as well. Edwin DesRoches of Miscouche has been selling
Soaring fuel prices, unstable market prompt home heating worriesMorning Times - Sayre,PA,USAA lot of people are switching to alternative heating sources like pellet stoves and natural gas, which are cheaper right now, he said.
Buying firewood? Dont get burnedWeston Forum - Georgetown,CT,USATo keep your home both warm and safe, proper installation and operation of your wood stove, furnace or fireplace is essential. A guide, Heating with Wood
Waste Not, Want Not: A New Approach to SolarNew York Times - United States... is lost as waste heat. But Vinod Khosla, the founder of Sun Microsystems and now a technology entrepreneur and alternative-energy venture capitalist,
High costs spur new ways to stay warmLower Hudson Journal news - West Harrison,NY,USAThe Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association reports that sales of wood stove inserts are up 73 percent this year, while pellet stove inserts are up 130.5
Expert Advice: Heating Safely With WoodWCAX - Burlington,VT,USA... Sweep in Shelburne, sales manager Paul Bartlett says he is selling a lot of wood stoves this year, as customers want an alternative to heating oil.
