We are proud to announce that we have added to our product offerings by creating Choice Energy Solutions.
Choice Energy Solutions provides a visual energy audit and suggest ways for homeowners to reduce their heating and cooling costs as well as their overall energy usage. Some products now available through Choice Energy Solutions include Radiant Barrier Insulation, Solar Attic Fans, Solar Water Heaters, and Tubular Skylights.
Top energy wasters in most homes
1. Inadequate Insulation
· R-30 is now standard in attics (12”)
· Standard mass insulation (fiberglass/cellulose) will not stop radiant heat energy, therefore a radiant barrier needs to be installed
2. Leaky windows & doors
· Poor weather stripping, un-insulated doors and single pane glass windows are serious energy wasters
3. Old appliances and HVAC equipment
· Older refrigerators/freezers are using 2-3 times the energy as new Energy Star rated units
· Old washers use much more water than newer front load models
4. Phantom Loads
· Phone chargers, TV’s, VCR’s and similar small appliances use electricity even when not turned on. Plug these into a switched outlet and turn off power when not in use
5. Attic not vented properly
· Most attics reach temperatures over 115 degrees on a hot summer day. Proper attic ventilation will reduce cooling costs and increase shingle life. Consider a solar powered attic fan which is easy to install and runs on free solar energy.
6. Water heater tank
· Water heaters over 4 years old typically have poor insulation and lost up to 40% of their heat while not in use. Add a thermal blanket or consider a tankless water heater or solar powered system.
-Made of polyethylene woven reinforcment mesh, sandwiched between two layers of 99% aluminum foil
-Reflects 97% of radiant heat rather than just slowing it down like other materials
-Telescopic design
-Highly reflective tunnel
-Compatible with
drop, open, or hard ceiling
-Daylight controler optional
-10 year warranty on product and 25 year warranty on tunnel
-Operates on free solar energy
-Works even at low temperatures
converts 60-70% of sunlite into usable heat
Solar Water Heater - Apricus
- Fits most gas, oil, and electric units
-Keeps heat from escaping the water heater so the machine uses less energy to maintain temperature
-Can reducte heat escaping through walls of heater up to 40%