Powerful Advice from Energy Man Dan
Energy Man Dan is an Energy Advisor for Duke Energy. Dan has over 25 years experience helping homeowners understand energy usage and helping them achieve greater comfort and energy savings in their homes.Here is some advice from Dan:
"Visit our residential energy sites where I have collected and stored some very useful information. You can find tips on Reducing Your Bill, divided into six different subjects. Some of the most common questions asked by customers are answered on our Gas Usage FAQ page or our Electric Usage FAQ page. Our unique Home Energy Calculator will only take you a few minutes to receive a customized energy report for your home."
Here is a link to Energy Man Dan's video clip that will show you five energy-saving measures to consider for winter savings. You will need Windows Media® Player to view the video clip, which is formatted for high-speed connections. Click the icon to download a free media player. In addition to the above information, Energy Man Dan has answered several unique questions in recent newspaper articles. Here are the links to copies of these articles. Click on a topic that interests you to read Dan's advice.
Powerful Advice from Energy Man Dan
- Seven Summer Blunders that Bump the Bill (0512)
- How much is my air conditioning costing me? Easy formula & example. (0513)
- Office, home or meeting room too cold? What air conditioning temperature is the most comfortable? (0514)
- Why is my upstairs so much hotter than the downstairs in the summer? (0515)
- When the upstairs is hot, does closing downstairs registers help or hurt? (0516)
- Why is my basement so damp in the summer, even though I run a dehumidifier? (0517)
- How much will I save if I set my air conditioning temperature up a few degrees in the summer? (0518)
- Compare an old air conditioner to a new air conditioner. SEER is the efficiency rating. Estimated savings and helping the environment. (0509)
- Dual Fuel heating system. Add a heat pump to your gas furnace for more savings. (0503)
- Holiday lighting costs can be reduced with more efficient lights (0521)
- Reduce cold winter air from leaky windows with low cost Window Kits. (0520)
- Home has an old furnace. How much will you save with a new furnace? Use an Energy Audit for savings estimate. (0502)
- A new home on a slab foundation has ducts in the attic and questions on energy bills. Need to insulate ducts. (0501)
- Home has moisture condensing on windows and also a new furnace. Tips to dry home. (0504)
