Lamprey Brothers is an ENERGY STAR retail partner

ENERGY STAR was created to help consumers more easily identify products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the ENERGY STAR label identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance. With ENERGY STAR you're not just saving money, you're helping to protect the environment.

For more information about ENERGY STAR visit the ENERGY STAR website.

State incentives for renewables and efficiency

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Heat and cool efficiently

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Making smart decisions about your home's Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills and your comfort. The following are just some of the steps that you can take to improve your home's energy efficiency:

• Change your air filters regularly - check your filters every month, especially during heavy-use months (winter and summer).
• Have your HVAC equipment checked annually - a yearly service maintenance can improve efficiency by up to 10%.
• Install a programmable thermostat - ideal if you are away from home for set periods during the week.
• Seal heating and cooling ducts - by sealing and insulating your ducts you can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20%, sometimes more.
• Install an outdoor temperature reset control on your hot-water system - the higher the outdoor air temperature, the lower the hot-water temperature needs to be, and thus the lower the energy consumption.
• Install radiant heat - thermostats can be lowered by as much as 4°F without sacrificing comfort; fuel consumption can be reduced by as much as 30%.
• Install a heat/dual fuel heat pump - as temperatures change, the system automatically switches between the heat pump and heating system to maintain the greatest efficiency, rather than relying on a single-source heating system.
• Install a humidifier - connecting a humidifier to your heating system creates more moisture, making you feel warmer at lower temperatures.
• Install a solar energy system for hot water - after the initial investment, harnessing the sun's energy is FREE.
• Replace worn-out equipment with ENERGY STAR equipment - if your HVAC equipment is more than 10 years old or is not providing optimum comfort, you should have it professionally inspected. Modern high-efficiency heating and cooling units can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.