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Mold Allergies

Q: I’m allergic to mold. What can I do inside to improve my health? A: To live in a home that will not make you sick, […]

Closed Crawl Spaces and Warmer Floors

Q: Will closing my crawl space vents keep the floors of my home warmer? A: It would be nice if merely closing crawl space vents would […]

Testing for Radon

Q: Is radon a concern in homes with crawl spaces, and should I get a test? A: Testing for radon is an inexpensive and commonsense way […]

Musty Crawl Space

Q: My home occasionally has a musty odor, and I’m worried it could affect my health or the health of my home. I suspect the vented crawl space […]

Kerosene Space Heaters

Q: Is it OK to heat my home with a kerosene space heater if my furnace isn’t working? A: An indoor kerosene heater should only be […]

The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Q: How important are carbon monoxide alarms in homes that are all-electric? A: Think of carbon monoxide alarms as seat belts. You may never need them, […]

Changing Your HVAC Filter

Q: How much will I save by changing the filter for my central air conditioner every month? What other benefits does it have? A: The short […]

Lighting Your House

Lighting accounts for approximately 5 to 10 percent of your household energy bill. This amount may not seem like a lot, but it can add up quickly. In […]

Advanced Energy’s Affordable Housing Programs

For nearly two decades, we at Advanced Energy have been transforming the affordable housing market by organizing and contributing to programs for new and […]

Cooperative Energy Residential Retrofit Pilot Study

Cooperative Energy, formerly the South Mississippi Electric Power Association, is a generation and transmission cooperative (co-op) based in Hattiesburg, MS. It has 11 member co-ops and supplies […]