Energy Archive
Finding Money
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Confidence Project, Energy, Featured, Lifestyle
When money is tight we often think about what we don’t have rather than what we do have. I get it – but I also know that is a self-defeating mindset and a surefire way to miss an opportunity. Looking for money? Start your search at home and... (more...)
Tags: audit, energy audit, finding money, money confidante
Did you Know…
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Energy
If you are looking for extra money this fall and winter- then reducing your energy costs could be a great place to start. But often times when we are looking to reduce those bills our minds go right to the big stuff. Solar panels or a new HVAC system... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, home energy efficiency
What are Energy Efficient Mortgages?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Energy, housing
I have been getting a lot of questions on the loans I discussed in a recent show. The loans are part of the FHA’s Energy Effecient Mortgage Program. This article offered by hud.gov helps to answer a lot of the questions. Good luck with your project!... (more...)
Tags: 203b, caraccioli, RENOVATION
Stay Warm and Safe
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Energy
With oil rising to $90 a barrel this week, homeowners in the Northeast and Midwest who heat their homes with oil may be tempted to use supplementary heating sources to offset their high heating bills. These alternative heating sources, if not used properly,... (more...)
Tags: heating costs, MARY, money
Should I Go Solar?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Energy, Videos
If your electric bills are draining your bank account, learn how you could turn sunny-days into pay-days. Read More →
Tags: Energy, MARY, money, solar
Richard Branson
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Energy, Videos
Sir Richard Branson talks about his “green” conversion. Read More →
Tags: branson, caraccioli, Green
Energy Investment: Gov. Ed Rendell on the Future of Fuel
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Energy, Green, Videos, tax
Remember the days before the great recession? We were more concerned about oil hitting $200- than with the solvency of our banks and our personal balance sheets. It was in this environment that I spoke with the Governor of Pennsylvania about the issue... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, Energy, energy policy, fuel, nat gas, oil, rendell, wind, windfall profits
Baby its Cold Outside: A Smart Strategy for Lowering your Energy Bill
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Energy, Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, housing
When I first met Jackie O’Neil in 2006, I was blown away by her understanding of green building. She built two net zero energy homes (for herself and her sister) and was able to do it for the price of non-green new home. So when I planned to stop... (more...)
