The general economic and environmental advantages of home solar are widely known. Before you can determine precisely how much benefit a home solar system will provide you with, however, you need to know some specific figures. If you’re getting home solar, make sure you know these numbers so that you can accurately understand how the system will benefit you.
Your Month-by-Month Electricity Usage
First, check your past year’s electric bills to see how much electricity you’ve used each month. At this stage, you need to know how much electricity was consumed in each individual month — and you especially need to know consumption in the highest month.
The higher the outdoor temperature climbs, the more reliant you are on your home’s air conditioning system. An AC failure during the summer months can be disastrous. Not only will you end up having to live without cool air in your home until repairs are made, you will end up paying a premium for repairs during this peak season.
Just about everyone has heard of the notorious black mold that invades homes and causes disease and death, but black mold alone isn’t the only dangerous type of mold that can get inside your home. Many mistakes, such as not maintaining your HVAC system can promote mold growth. If you want to better protect your family, keep reading to learn more about mold.
In Utah, spring is a season of blooming trees, rapidly growing grass, spring rains, and warming temperatures. All of these can affect your outdoor AC unit. Here are some considerations to make sure the landscaping around your AC unit is ready for spring weather. 
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that water heating makes up around 16 percent of your household’s annual energy costs. You can reduce water heating costs by making some changes. Here are three smart ways to reduce your expenses for household hot water.