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Smart Energy Tips Podcast

Smart Energy Tips Podcast

40 episodes

If you desire a comfortable home with manageable electric bills, welcome to the Smart Energy Tips podcast. This audio resource provides fact-based building science in a fun format that's easy for the listener to understand. Show hosts Tom Hunt and Bret Curry have years of experience helping people take charge of their utility bills without sacrificing comfort inside their homes. Each episode addresses how construction practices, appliances, lighting, heating & cooling equipment, moisture, weather, politics, regulations, consumer habits and much more, impact your electric bill. Tom and Bret help listeners identify similar problems within their home and find the appropriate solution. They also will discuss electric consumption and how everyone can use electricity wisely without sacrificing comfort and conveniences. Also, be sure to visit and bookmark www.smartenerytips.org for your practical energy efficiency resource.

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#43 Window Air Conditioners

Published: July 20, 2017, 6:35 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 44 seconds

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#42 Replacement Windows-Just the Facts

Published: April 2, 2017, 12:16 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 43 seconds

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#41 Thermostat. Set It And Forget It.

Published: Jan. 27, 2017, 7:48 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 53 seconds

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#40 Residential Solar Kits & Solar Facts

Published: Jan. 26, 2017, 9:11 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 34 seconds

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#38 Can We Make A Home Too Tight?

Published: May 5, 2016, 6:53 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 57 seconds

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#37 Firewood-Does It Save You Money?

Published: March 3, 2016, 8:58 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 10 seconds

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#36 Today's Power Inc. Residential Solar Kits & Just the Facts

Published: Feb. 26, 2016, 2:33 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 5 seconds

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#35-G.E. GeoSpring Ultra-Efficient Water Heaters

Published: Feb. 23, 2016, 3:58 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 21 seconds

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#34 The Importance of Proper Attic Ventilation

Published: Feb. 15, 2016, 7:36 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 1 second

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#33 Return Air Filters-Just the Facts

Published: Feb. 15, 2016, 3:37 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 48 seconds

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#32 Insulation. How's Your R-Value?

Published: Feb. 10, 2016, 1:50 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 27 seconds

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#31 Energy Efficient Christmas Lighting & Gift Ideas

Published: Dec. 16, 2015, 5 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 41 seconds

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#30 Healthy or Unhealthy Homes

Published: Dec. 13, 2015, 6:10 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 37 seconds

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#29 Importance of Servicing Your Heating System

Published: Dec. 13, 2015, 5:46 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

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#28 Eighth Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover 2015

Published: Oct. 5, 2015, 1:32 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 29 seconds

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#27 Infrared Thermal Imaging For Homes

Published: July 16, 2015, 12:22 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

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# 26 Efficient Roof For Mfg. Homes-Roof King

Published: May 1, 2015, 6:32 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

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#23 Preparing for Summertime Heat

Published: March 26, 2015, 4:18 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 38 seconds

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# 22 Crawl Spaces. To Seal or Not to Seal?

Published: March 26, 2015, 4:15 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 43 seconds

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#21 What Makes Windows Energy Efficient?

Published: Feb. 3, 2015, 7:43 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 57 seconds

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#20 Energy Efficient Gift Ideas for 2014

Published: Dec. 18, 2014, 5:20 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 52 seconds

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#19 Cold Home in the Winter? Moisture on the Windows? Find Out Why.

Published: Nov. 21, 2014, 2:46 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 34 seconds

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#18 Is Your Fireplace Really Saving You Money?

Published: Oct. 9, 2014, 4:24 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

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#17 Energy Makeover 2014-Manufactured Home Edition

Published: Oct. 9, 2014, 4:21 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 25 seconds

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#16 Energy Efficient Consumer Appliances

Published: July 18, 2014, 1:42 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 8 seconds

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#15 Understand How Gov't Regs Will Raise Your Electric Bill

Published: June 12, 2014, 11:15 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 22 seconds

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#14 Identifying Things That Heat Up Our Homes In The Summer

Published: June 3, 2014, 1:18 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 29 seconds

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#13 Efficient Use of Ceiling Fans During The Summer. Other "Fan" Facts

Published: June 3, 2014, 1:16 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 25 seconds

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#12 How's Your Indoor Air Quality?

Published: May 8, 2014, 6:11 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 1 second

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#11 Rebuilding or Major Remodel? The Time is Right for Energy Efficiency

Published: May 6, 2014, 3:04 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 22 seconds

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#10 Your Thermostat. To Adjust? Or Not to Adjust?

Published: April 17, 2014, 1:36 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

Tom and Bret discuss the pros, cons, ideologies, genesis and evolution of thermostat manipulation.

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#9 Importance Of Servicing Your Central Air Conditioner Unit

Published: April 17, 2014, 1:34 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 15 seconds

Tom and Bret discuss the importance of servicing and maintaining your air conditioner in preparation for summertime.

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#8 So You Really Want to Live Off the Grid?

Published: April 5, 2014, 9:49 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 31 seconds

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#7 How EPA Regs May Raise Utility Rates and Affect Reliability

Published: April 4, 2014, 4:33 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

Sandy Byrd joins Tom and Bret to discuss pending Environmental Protection Agency regulations.  EPA action could remove affordable, abundant, and American coal from our nation’s base-load generation portfolio, which will cause your electric bill to rise, while reliability could go down. Take action now if you want to keep your electricity affordable and reliable: www.tellepa.com

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#6 Home Energy Audits. Need One? What to Expect

Published: April 4, 2014, 4:20 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 50 seconds

Think your home may be in need of a comprehensive energy audit? Bret and Tom talk about energy audits and what to expect if you request one. They discuss how to determine if you need an audit, the diagnostic equipment used in the process, results and solutions.

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# 5 Space Heaters. Facts, Operational Cost and Safety

Published: April 4, 2014, 3:36 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 6 seconds

Tom and Bret discuss space heater facts and operational safety. You may be surprised to learn about the cost to operate space heaters and some unknown safety facts. Learn more about how to safely use space heaters to improve your comfort without breaking the bank.

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#4 Water Heaters

Published: April 4, 2014, 3:21 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 55 seconds

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#3 Generator Safety

Published: April 4, 2014, 3:04 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 9 seconds

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#2 Curse of the Groundhog...Punxsutawney Phil Was Right!

Published: March 28, 2014, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 52 seconds

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#1-Gotta Start Somewhere. Maiden Voyage...

Published: March 27, 2014, 1:05 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 11 seconds

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