Posted to MediaSyndicate.com (Mar 22, 2005 - 12:09 PM) : The Alternative Energy Store, the largest provider of renewable energy products, offers remodeling tips to homeowners that will help save energy and money over the short and long term.

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Remodeling your home?
The Alternative Energy Store Outlines Simple Steps Towards
A More Energy Efficient Home

DATELINE: WORCESTER, MASS...Remodeling your home? Why not take a few simple steps to reduce energy expenditure and lower your heating and electric bills? The Alternative Energy Store, the largest provider of renewable energy products, offers remodeling tips to homeowners that will help save energy and money over the short and long term. The Alternative Energy Store, headquartered in Worcester, Mass., caters to customers around the globe via their online store (AltEnergyStore.com) and catalog.

Making your home more efficient can greatly reduce your energy costs over the long term. Here are a few ways that remodelers can make their home more efficient:

Obtain better ventilation with a Solar Attic Fan. Operating at a whopping 850 cfm, the Solar Attic Fan can fully vent up to 1200 square feet of attic space and may be installed wherever improved circulation is needed, such as the attic, lofts, workshops, storage sheds, garages and even barns. The Solar Attic Fan is a simple and environmentally sensible way to save money, as it is powered completely by solar energy. It’s quiet, compact and turns itself on when the sun shines on it. The improved circulation provided by the Solar Attic Fan, helps reduce both cooling and heating costs. No electrical wiring or special permits are needed for installation.

Considering skylights? How about Solar Tubular Skylights? Solar Tubular Skylights provide energy savings by mimicking sunlight. With a much smaller footprint than traditional skylight, the Solar Tubular Skylight doesn’t compromise roof integrity and homeowners can obtain the equivalent of a 100 Watt lightbulb. Tubular skylights can be installed in less than two hours.

Reduce heating bills by installing a solar air heating system. With increasing heating fuel costs, homeowners may reap the benefits of energy savings simply by installing a solar air heating system. One of the few solar air heating systems designed for residential use available in North America is the Solar Max system. The Solar Max is mounted on a south-facing wall or on the roof. It circulates air from inside the home through its highly efficient heat collector. The solar air heating system uses temperature sensors to gauge its automatic operation. Overall fuel cost savings range from 25 to 50 percent depending upon current fuel source and the amount of sunlight received at the location. The Solar Max system has a very short payback period of 3 to 6 years for most homeowners and after that, the heat that it produces is essentially free.

Not remodeling? Other measures homeowners may take to reduce the amount of energy needed include using energy efficient light bulbs and installing an energy efficient refrigerator or dishwasher with low consumption ratings.



“Homeowners can get the biggest bang for their buck by simply reducing energy consumption to make their home more energy efficient. Many people don’t realize that there are extremely effective alternative sources of energy that they could be using in conjunction with traditional energy sources to reduce their overall energy costs,� said Sascha Deri, President of the Alternative Energy Store.

He continued, “The volatility of the energy market, with instability in fuel oil and natural gas prices along with the high cost of electricity, is just cause to take steps that will help relieve some of the financial burden. By taking energy saving steps now, homeowners will be able to reap cost savings that actually increase over time.�

Making Renewable Energy Affordable
Founded in 1999, the Alternative Energy Store, LLC has catered to customers on every continent of the globe. With a mission to make renewable energy affordable, the Alternative Energy Store has established long-standing relationships with manufacturers to pass along the cost savings to customers. These relationships coupled with the expertise of the purchasing department and exceptional promotions enable the Alternative Energy Store to offer the best prices over competitors.

Committed to benefiting societies and the environment, the Alternative Energy Store is dedicated to educating consumers and providing the best selection of solar, wind, micro-hydro and other alternative energy products worldwide.

Alternative Energy Store is located at 65 Water Street in Worcester, Mass. For more information visit their website at www.AltEnergyStore.com/remodel or contact Toll Free (800) 320-9514.