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Smart Energy Tips Podcast
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Smart Energy Tips Podcast

By Gary Bean
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If you desire a comfortable home with manageable electric bills, welcome to the Smart Energy Tips podcast. This audio resource provides fact-based building science in a fun format that's easy for the listener to understand. Show hosts Tom Hunt and Bret Curry have years of experience helping people take charge of their utility bills without sacrificing comfort inside their homes. Each episode addresses how construction practices, appliances, lighting, heating & cooling equipment, moisture, weather, politics, regulations, consumer habits and much more, impact your electric bill. Tom and Bret help listeners identify similar problems within their home and find the appropriate solution. They also will discuss electric consumption and how everyone can use electricity wisely without sacrificing comfort and conveniences. Also, be sure to visit and bookmark www.smartenerytips.org for your practical energy efficiency resource.

If you desire a comfortable home with manageable electric bills, welcome to the Smart Energy Tips podcast. This audio resource provides fact-based building science in a fun format that's easy for the listener to understand. Show hosts Tom Hunt and Bret Curry have years of experience helping people take charge of their utility bills without sacrificing comfort inside their homes. Each episode addresses how construction practices, appliances, lighting, heating & cooling equipment, moisture, weather, politics, regulations, consumer habits and much more, impact your electric bill. Tom and Bret help listeners identify similar problems within their home and find the appropriate solution. They also will discuss electric consumption and how everyone can use electricity wisely without sacrificing comfort and conveniences. Also, be sure to visit and bookmark www.smartenerytips.org for your practical energy efficiency resource.

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#43 Window Air Conditioners

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss window air conditioners. Energy efficiency, general tips about sizing the unit, electric safety, health and safety and more. 
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#42 Replacement Windows-Just the Facts

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss replacement windows. Reminder that it's important to get a comprehensive energy audit first. Then, knowing when it's time to change. Energy Star and National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) performance data for comparing apples to apples. 
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#41 Thermostat. Set It And Forget It.

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss basic energy and what happens to a home when the thermostat is manipulated up and down. Learn what's going on inside a home with manmade temperature swings.
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#40 Residential Solar Kits & Solar Facts

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Matt Irving, Director of Production for Today's Power, Inc. TPI is a leader in residential, commercial, industrial and utility solar equipment, systems and installation. Matt explains basic solar 101 and their TPI Residential Solar product. Contact your local electric cooperative for more details. Or, www.todayspower.com
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#38 Can We Make A Home Too Tight?

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
The Smart Energy Tips team discuss how air sealing components and measures are reducing air infiltration. When is a home too tight? What are the consequences of a tight home? And more...
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#37 Firewood-Does It Save You Money?

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The Smart Energy Tips team discuss the facts, pros and cons about burning firewood. Also, learn about how burning wood may actually cost you more money to heat your home and lessen the interior comfort. 
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#36 Today's Power Inc. Residential Solar Kits & Just the Facts

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Michael Henderson with Today's Power Inc. Beginning in April 2016, TPI will have 4kW and 8kW residential self-install solar arrays available for purchase. Listen in to learn more and visit www.todayspower.com.  
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#35-G.E. GeoSpring Ultra-Efficient Water Heaters

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Kevin Clark, General Electric's national sales manager for the GeoSpring water heater. Learn how heat pump water heating is the most energy efficient method for heating water.  (Clarification: During the episode reference was made about residential standby generators. Most have an output 7.2/8.0 kW peaking or 7,200/8,000 watts.)
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#34 The Importance of Proper Attic Ventilation

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The Smart Energy Tip team discusses proper attic ventilation. Also, why mitigating moisture within both the home and attic are important. 
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#33 Return Air Filters-Just the Facts

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The Smart Energy Tips team go into depth about return air filters. Why we need them, the differences, when to change, how often, proper sizing and much more. 
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#31 Energy Efficient Christmas Lighting & Gift Ideas

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
The Smart Energy Tips team discuss affordable energy efficient gift ideas and the transition to energy efficient holiday lighting. 
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#30 Healthy or Unhealthy Homes

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
The podcast team discusses the things that can cause an unhealthy home. Plus, how to keep your home healthy and comfortable year round and have manageable utility bills. 
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#29 Importance of Servicing Your Heating System

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss the importance of making sure your heating system is tuned-up before winter. Special guest Joy Rice shares what her house was like before and after some energy efficiency fixes. 
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#28 Eighth Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover 2015

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss the findings and results of the 2015, 8th Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover. They discuss the problems found with 17 homes and the appropriate energy efficient solutions. 
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#27 Infrared Thermal Imaging For Homes

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret visit with special guest Jay Bowen. Jay is an instructor for FLIR Infrared Training Center. Jay has been behind infrared cameras for decades and is recognized as a valuable resource to those in the residential building science industry. 
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# 26 Efficient Roof For Mfg. Homes-Roof King

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Special guest Dave Smith is in the studio to discuss a product designed to improve the efficiency of manufacture homes. Tom and Bret break down the science behind the product and what makes it work.
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#23 Preparing for Summertime Heat

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss readying our homes for the summertime heat and humidty. Learn about why it's important to have your home AC system tuned-up. Listen to learn how manage your utility bills while improving your comfort. 
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# 22 Crawl Spaces. To Seal or Not to Seal?

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret discuss the origin and nature of crawl spaces. How they impact comfort utility bill and moisture. Been hearing about the benefits of sealing a crawl space? This podcast will provide useful facts about this important energy component.
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#21 What Makes Windows Energy Efficient?

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Tom and Bret visit with special guest Mark Barr. Mark is Vice President of WeatherBarr Windows in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Learn about what makes an efficient window.
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#20 Energy Efficient Gift Ideas for 2014

Episode in Smart Energy Tips Podcast
Give the gift of energy efficiency. Tom and Bret share some interesting and affordable gifts. Gifts that have a return on your investment. Gifts that help others. Gifts that keep on giving...
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