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USA Alarm Service, Inc

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USA Alarm Service, Inc

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29 years of experience

USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.

USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.



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Solar Wolf Energy

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10 years of experience

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!


Eagle Properties

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Eagle Properties

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21 years of experience

Eagle Properties & Solutions, LLC (DBA Eagle Properties) is a MN company, http://www.eagleproperties.us We provide management of Real and Intellectual Property, Engineering Consulting, and Home Inspection Services. Good value for a great service.

Eagle Properties & Solutions, LLC (DBA Eagle Properties) is a MN company, http://www.eagleproperties.us We provide management of Real and Intellectual Property, Engineering Consulting, and Home Inspection Services. Good value for a great service.



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Pro Energy Consultants of Rochester MN

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Pro Energy Consultants of Rochester MN

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14 years of experience

Pro Energy Consultants of Rochester MN has the experience and expertise to discover where your home is wasting energy and what changes can be made that will save you money. Pro Energy Consultants of Rochester MN services the great SE MN area. Pro Energy Consultants is the nations first home energy auditing franchise with a proven system for conducting energy audits. Pro Energy Consultants has more than 17 years experience with more than 15,000 energy audits.

Pro Energy Consultants of Rochester MN has the experience and expertise to discover where your home is wasting energy and what changes can be made that will save you money. Pro Energy Consultants of Rochester MN services the great SE MN area. Pro Energy Consultants is the nations first home energy auditing franchise with a proven system for conducting energy audits. Pro Energy Consultants has more than 17 years experience with more than 15,000 energy audits.




We provide free energy consulting services that pertain to discounted natural gas and electricity supply services through local utility companies.


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Energy Efficiency Auditing questions, answered by experts

STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings tell you how well something blocks airborne noise. It’s a single number that sums up how much sound a material, like a window, can stop across regular speech frequencies. The higher the number, the better the sound reduction. A typical single-pane window hovers around STC 25 (where you can hear normal conversations), while well-sealed, double-pane options can push past STC 45 (which blocks out loud speech and most music). Just keep in mind that STC doesn’t cover everything—low rumbles like bass or thunder can sneak through—so pairing methods are always ideal for the most peace and quiet.

The best way to save money on home heating oil is to get large deliveries in the summer months when the prices are lowest. However, this method will only work if you have a separate storage tank or an unusually large primary tank. You can sometimes save money by opting into a delivery contract, as some companies offer set prices that they believe will sit at the average cost over the contract term. If the price of oil rises, you could enjoy some savings, but keep in mind that you might also pay a bit more if the price decreases.

HVAC systems use the most household electricity. This major and essential system is responsible for heating and cooling your home all year round. Since they operate for a significant amount during the day, it consumes more energy than other appliances. 

You can check your home's humidity in a few ways. A simple option is to use a hygrometer, which you can find at a hardware or big box store. Your smartphone may also have an app that can measure humidity. Modern thermostats, particularly smart thermostats, are also able to measure humidity levels.

R-value is a measurement that dictates how much resistance an insulation material has against heat flow—or how well it can stop heat from coming and going. A higher R-value, which is attributed to thicker and more dense materials, means the better the insulation performs. There is not one universal recommended value. It depends on climate zones. For example, Alaska, which has a naturally cold and arctic climate, has higher R-value recommendations than the hot and humid Hawaii.

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