There are a number of different drill type tools out on the market everything from the standard forward / reverse basic $15 drill to dedicated screw guns for drywall and deck screws so when you need a drill why is it better to go for a hammer drill?
Hammer drills are basically what their name describes them as, they not only drill into …
A number of people have been pushing the idea that Natural Gas CNG fuel can replace our dependence on Oil used for Gasoline but can it really be the answer? Lets take a look at some of the hurdles that need to be overcome and what part natural gas can play as an alternative to Gasoline.
First we should understand where natural gas comes from and how it is harvested. Natural Gas deposits are often found thousands of feet below the …
Whether you are painting your whole house or just doing some touch-ups it is important to take care of your painting tools so they will provide you with years of use.
The most important thing and the easiest to understand when caring for any tool is that you never put your tools away dirty. The reason for this is that you never know when you will get back to …
There are a number of different choices when you want to replace or install a new bathroom fan. How easy the job will be depends on the availability of electric to the area and how you will vent the fan to the outside.
For single story homes or for bathrooms on the top level of the house installing a fan means you will need to get into the attic …
After years of use steel and cast iron tubs and sinks may begin to discolor or rust but this doesn’t mean that they need to be totally replaced.
Often stains that come metals in our water can be cleaned and prevented. And sometimes those rust stains may come from a faucet that is beginning to rust. By adding a whole house filter you can reduce stains from magnesium and …
Most accidents happen in the home and when we can it is important to remember safety. Many Faucets and Showers now have valves that will sense the temperature of the water flowing through the valve and make adjustments to limit the upper heat range.
These devices are should be thought of as manditory for childrens bathrooms but even mom and dad don’t want to step into a shower so …
After you have applied your final coat of clear you will more then likely have some imperfections in your paint that need to be removed. If you were diligent with your preparation then that dust or hair should be located only in the top clear coat of your paint and can be removed by sanding and compounding.
If you find that you missed a run or dirt in the primer or …
Compact Fluorescent lights can save you money and allow you to improve your lighting conditions at the same time.
Each bulb that you replace will save you $5 or more a year on your electric bills and will basically pay for themselves in under a year. They also last much longer then regular lights … up to 10 years in some cases. The rating of $5 per bulb is based on …
State Eletric Buy Back Info
Arkansas requires surplus electric to be purchased by the utility and applied to your next months bill.
Arkansas Energy Office
One Capitol Mall, Suite 4B/215
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-2460
Phone: (800) 275-2672
Fax: (501) 682-2703
E-Mail: jahlen@arkansasedc.com
Web site: http://www.1800arkansas.com/energy
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First Electric Cooperative
Provides low interest loans for home upgrades including water heaters, generators, doors, windows and other products.
First Electric Cooperative
1000 South J.P. Wright Loop Road
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Phone: (501) 982-4545
Phone 2: (800) 489-7405…
APS
Photovoltaic Rebate of up to $75,000 based on output and you must connect to the grid.
Energy Efficient Air conditioner rebate of up to $400 per unit 5 unit max per house
APS
428 E. Thunderbird Road #749
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Phone: (602) 216-0318
Web site: http://www.aps.com
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State Tax incentives
Whole House Upgrades 5% or $5,000.
Solar incentives include a 25% tax write off up to $1,000 for home owners.
Wood Stove $500 …
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Research Information Center
POB 101020
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (800) 478-4636
Phone: (907) 330-8164
Fax: (907) 338-1747
E-Mail: cbolling@ahfc.state.ak.us
Web site: http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/
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Golden Valley Electric Association
Offers rebates for energy saving devices such as car warmers, Lighting and Water Heaters. They also offer rebates for installs of Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass
Golden Valley Electric Association
758 Illinois Street
PO Box 71249
Fairbanks, AK 99707-1249
Phone: (907) 452-1151
E-Mail: info@gvea.com
Web site: http://www.gvea.com
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Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
The Home …
Alabama has some really unique government and utilitie company rebates and incentives to help you transition your home from standard fuel sources to solar, heat pumps, wood burning and other alternatives
For instance State Tax Law will allow you to take a first year 100% deduction if you turn your homes heating over to wood burning.
There are other incentives for Solar and for installing Heat Pumps
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative
will give you a free energy efficent water heater if you meet their programs …