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Crawlspace in Conway, SC
2024-03-06T11:26:24.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
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<p>All the homes in this Conway community were built with crawlspaces. Though South Carolina has mild temperatures, the homeowner noticed their floors stayed cold. From purchased they knew the home had some moisture barrier in their crawlspace, but decided to call Carolina Energy Conservation to inspect the space. Our Comfort Specialist shared pictures of the worn out barrier and explained the inefficiency of the ground cover used without a true encapsulation. </p>
2024-03-06T11:26:24.05Z
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Myrtle Beach Spring Home Show 2024
2024-02-12T00:00:00.05Z
Fran Bailey
Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association hosted the Myrtle Beach Home Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center with a collection of the very best contractors and included the Silent Auction for the Grand Strand Humane Society.
<p>Thank you to the community for showing up all 3 days of the 2024 Spring Home Show. We are delighted to visit with former clients, answer questions and make Home Energy Evaluation appointments for everyone looking to improve their home's comfort. This year we demonstrated a crawl space encapsulation and insulation and displayed the Solatube Daylighting System and sprayfoam services. Thank you to the customers who came by to visit with the Owner, Jeff Thompson; Salespersons: Joel Libby, Alex Rivenbark, Kevin Palulis; Call Center, Jill Young; and Marketing Director, Fran Bailey. </p>
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2024-02-12T00:00:00.05Z
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Ducts in the Attic are a Problem
2024-02-12T00:00:00.05Z
TANNER JANESKY
The scale of the problem of duct work in the attic, an except by Tanner Janesky's "The Duct Problem: America's Building Epidemic."
<p>On average, homes in the US use 54% of their energy on heating and cooling. As we saw earlier, about 90 million homes have ducts. The average US household uses 23,000 kWh (78 million BTUs) of energy per year. If we assume that duct losses are wasting 59% of a home's heating and cooling load, as in my new house (most houses are likely losing more), then <strong>the average US house is losing 32% of its total energy (0.54 x 0.59) through duct losses alone</strong>. That's 7,360 kWh per year per house wasted. If we assume all electric heating and cooling at the average US electricity cost of $0.23/kWh, each household is wasting $1,693 per year through duct losses alone.</p>
<p><strong>Nationally, duct losses in homes are wasting 662,400,000 kWh worth of energy in the US!</strong> That's 662 gigawatt hours. Just by adding 1-2 inches of foam to those ducts, we can save 32% of that, or 212 GWh. That's insane!</p>
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<p>The problems with ducts in the attic go beyond just heating and cooling losses. Duct systems are composed of a main trunkline coming off of the air handler, often made of duct board or sheet metal with an inch of insulation on the inside, with branch ducts attached to it, often made of flex ducts that are made of a flexible wire structure with plastic surrounded by a thin layer of fiberglass insulation and a vinyl or foil layer. These connection points often have gaps and holes in them. <strong>The amount of air that flows through a hole is proportional to the size of the hole and the pressure difference across the hole.</strong></p>
<p>In the case of the supply ducts, there is very high pressure inside of the ducts and lower pressure outside. So when the heating or cooling system is running, conditioned air is being forced out of the gaps in the duct system. That's air we paid to heat and cool. When air leaks out of the ducts into the attic, now there is less air inside of the house, causing a negative pressure, which causes unconditioned outside air to be pulled inside the house from other leaks. Those leaks can be located in the living space, or worse, they can be located on the return side of the duct system. We then have to heat and cool the new unconditioned air that leaked in, adding to the problem.</p>
<p>But it's worse. When the air leaks out of the ducts in the winter, it generally has humidity. When it hits the cold surfaces in the attic, that air's relative humidity drops and can drop below the air's dew point, causing condensation. Now, stuff in the attic is wet, and mold grows on it, especially on the bottom of the roof sheathing. I've seen this in hundreds of homes. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPEDNCSwOHQ" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Here's a video about this</a>.</p>
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<p>The new cold, dry air that comes into the house in the winter gets heated, and its relative humidity drops even further, causing extremely dry air in the house that most people don't like. To compensate, people might use a humidifier, which causes mold city in the attic.</p>
<p>In any season, when the unconditioned air comes into the house, it's often full of pollutants such as pollen, mold spores, vehicle exhaust soot, and other fine particulate matter. This adversely affects the air quality in the home.</p>
<p><strong>Although heating and cooling losses are the biggest problem with ducts in the attic, humidity levels, moisture, mold, and air quality are also significant issues.</strong></p>
<h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget">How Do We Fix This?</h3>
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<p>I certainly do not have all the answers, but here are a few ideas. There are really two different approaches depending on whether it's an existing home or new construction. Through Fourier's Law, we've seen that <strong>to minimize heat transfer through the ducts, we can do one of three things:</strong></p>
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<p>Let's start with existing homes. <strong>We can decrease the surface area of the ducts by eliminating the excess length.</strong> Often when HVAC contractors install ducts, they leave the ducts too long. If it's 15 feet from the main trunkline to a supply register and the contractor has a standard 25<strong>-</strong>foot length of duct, rather than taking the time to cut it down, they may leave it long and let it coil up in the attic. By cutting this 25-foot duct down to 15 feet, we can reduce the surface area that heat can flow into or out of the duct by 40%.</p>
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<p>Next, <strong>we can take the remaining ducts and increase their R-value with more or better insulation.</strong> We can use closed-cell spray foam to coat the outside of the ducts, use rigid foam board on the outside of rectangular ducts, and/or bury the ducts in loose-fill cellulose insulation. Although spray foam is a fantastic performing insulation material, it can be hazardous to install and is not the most environmentally friendly material. If you have any ideas for alternative ways to insulate existing ducts better, please let us know.</p>
<p>The third thing we can do is <strong>decrease the temperature difference across the ducts.</strong> Since we can't change the temperature inside of the duct (nor do we want to), we can change the temperature of the attic that the ducts are in. That can be accomplished by creating a conditioned attic and insulating and air-sealing the bottom of the roof deck rather than the ceiling. This is not always possible or practical though, and can be expensive.</p>
<p>The best time to address the issue is when the house is being built. We have way more options for solving the ducts in the attic problem with new construction. Less lossy air distribution systems can be built into the design of the house. Spaces inside the thermal boundary of the house can be used to carry the ducts. Chases in walls and ceilings can be used. Many homes have multilevel ceilings for decorative purposes anyway, and these can be used to run the ducts through. This would be an ideal solution since any heat that leaks into or out of the ducts would still be inside the living space - effectively reducing duct losses to almost nothing.</p>
<p>Another alternative would be not to use ducts. Mini split heat pumps that have smaller decentralized air handlers (heads) in rooms don't require ducting. Using a hydronic heating and cooling system where a heat pump is used to heat or cool water, which gets pumped through insulated pipes to either radiators or fan coil units in rooms, could also virtually eliminate distribution losses if designed correctly.</p>
<p>Why don't builders do these things to fix these energy losses and building problems that will last the life of the home? Because the builders don't care how much energy the homes use. They don't pay for it. It's not that they're evil; they simply bear the upfront installation costs. Business as usual is to do things how they've always been done most cheaply, regardless of how much it costs the homeowners or the environmental impacts in the long run.</p>
2024-02-12T00:00:00.05Z
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The Duct Problem: America's Building Epidemic
2024-02-12T00:00:00.05Z
TANNER JANESKY
The staggering harm ducts in attics are causing your home, wallet, comfort, and America's energy resources.
<p>In our collective quest to save energy, save money, and live comfortably, a formidable enemy is lurking in our homes.</p>
<p>Ducts. Especially ducts in attics.</p>
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<p>Houses provide us with conditioned environments that keep us dry and comfortable. The mechanical system in homes that keeps us comfortable is the HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). The components that make up a home's HVAC system can vary, but they all have a source of "hot" or "cold" and a way to distribute that "hot" or "cold" to the rooms where it's desired. This distribution system often consists of ducts, especially if the home has air conditioning. Over 90% of homes in the US have air conditioning, and about 70% of those have central AC. There are 144 million homes in the US, meaning about 90 million homes use ducts as the HVAC distribution system. Most of these ducts are located in the attic.</p>
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<p>The rise of air conditioning systems has also influenced the type of home space heating systems found in newer construction. Central air conditioning and central space heating equipment often work in tandem or as a unified system. About 91% of homes built since 2000 have a main space heating system that includes central ducts. <em>- US Energy Information Administration</em></p>
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<h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget">Basic Terminology</h3>
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<p>A <strong>duct</strong> is a tube that air flows through to bring hot or cold air from a home's source of heating or cooling to the rooms. The air is pushed through the ducts by an <strong>air handler</strong>, which contains a fan and the source of heating or cooling, which can take the form of a furnace, a hot water coil from a boiler (hydronic), or a refrigeration coil from a heat pump/air conditioner. The only signs of the ducts visible from the living space are grilles located in the floors or ceilings called <strong>registers</strong>. The ducts are connected to the other side of those registers. Ducts located upstream of the air handler that pull air from the rooms are called <strong>return ducts</strong>. Ducts located downstream of the air handler that push heated or cooled air into the rooms are called <strong>supply ducts</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Ducts in unconditioned spaces, especially attics, are the largest source of "wasted energy," wasted money, and discomfort in most homes.</strong> Let's explore why.</p>
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<p>Thermodynamics tells us that whenever there is a temperature difference between two things, heat will flow from the hotter thing to the colder thing. <strong>Fourier's Law</strong> states that the amount of heat that is conducted through a material over time is equal to the material's thermal conductivity multiplied by the cross-sectional area of the material multiplied by the temperature difference across the material divided by the thickness of the material. Or in equation form:</p>
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<p>The term R-value is commonly used to describe the performance of insulation materials. The <strong>R-value</strong> is thermal resistance and is equal to the reciprocal thermal conductance. I'll spare you the math, but this means that the amount of heat transferred through a material is proportional to the cross-sectional area of the material and the temperature difference across the material and inversely proportional to the material's total R-value.</p>
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<p>Keep this in mind.</p>
<p>Let's say it's summer, and it's 93°F outside (these are actual measurements I took at my house). Attics get much hotter than the outside air in the summer because of the sun's energy heating up the roof, which heats up the attic. On that 93°F day, the attic is 116°F. My house is 76°F inside, and the air coming out of the air handler with the air conditioning running is 59°F. The temperature differences, ∆T, across different parts of the home building assembly are:</p>
<p>Walls: ∆T = 93°F - 76°F = 17°F</p>
<p>Ceiling: ∆T = 116°F - 76°F = 40°F</p>
<p>Ducts: ∆T = 116°F - 59°F = 57°F</p>
<p>We want to minimize the amount of heat flowing into the house through the walls, ceiling, and ducts. The greater the temperature difference, the more heat will flow. We see that the greatest temperature difference in any part of the house's boundary between conditioned and unconditioned space is between the attic air and the air in the ducts. Therefore, we should have the most insulation, the highest total R-value, of anywhere in the home on the ducts. That's logical, right?</p>
<h3 class="header-with-anchor-widget">Building Codes for Insulation</h3>
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<p>Houses are usually insulated to building code standards. Building codes vary based on states and regions, but they follow a similar pattern in most areas of the US. The current building code requirements for insulation in homes where I live, for example, are R-20 in walls and R-38 in ceilings, but only R-8 on ducts in the attic! <strong>The very place we have the greatest need for insulation in our homes is the place with the least amount of it – and that's what the building codes specify.</strong></p>
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2024-02-12T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23758-crawl-space-encapsulation-in-north-myrtle-beach.html
Crawl Space Encapsulation in North Myrtle Beach
2024-01-17T13:36:57.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>Upon inspection the crawlspace had been ravaged by the animals. We are scheduling a removal to ensure carcasses, waste and damage, followed by a crawlspace encapsulation that will discourage animal access and make the homeowner's home more comfortable. </p>
<p>The Homeowner suspected critters had accessed his crawlspace and did not know what under his home looked like, but an exterminator suggested Carolina Energy Conservation. He suspected it was no longer insulated well and asked Carolina Energy Conservation to complete a free home energy evaluation. </p>
2024-01-17T13:36:57.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23757-crawl-space-insulation-in-myrtle-beach.html
Crawl Space Insulation in Myrtle Beach
2024-01-17T13:24:02.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>Once the home was lifted, we removed all of the insulation under the patio and now the Homeowner will enjoy their patio without the worry of the previous damage weaking their decking. </p>
<p>This Myrtle Beach home flooded under the patio. Homeowners are getting the home raised and noticed the insulation in the crawlspace under their patio was moldy. </p>
2024-01-17T13:24:02.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23533-duct-encapsulation-in-surfside-beach-sc.html
Duct Encapsulation in Surfside Beach, SC
2023-11-20T13:48:42.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>We suggested duct encapsulation to prevent the air leaking and condensation build up found around the duct to handler connections. We also sealed the boots so there was a better connection from the boot to the vent entering the home. The homeowner has reported back that they can tell the difference immediately in some rooms and are happy to be using less electricity. </p>
<p>The homeowner called Carolina Energy Conservation for a home energy evaluation. Their electric bill was okay, but they had a suspicion that they were loosing cool air in the summer and heat in the winter. On observing the ducts, our comfort specialist found signs of moisture and areas lacking air sealing. The homeowner was right!</p>
2023-11-20T13:48:42.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23393-solatube-in-savannah-ga.html
Solatube in Savannah, GA
2023-10-10T15:32:55.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>The homeowner is thrilled to have so much light flowing through the new 14in Solatube. </p>
<p>The homeowner wanted more natural light in their busy kitchen. From cooking to pets passing thorough, this kitchen is the heart of the home and could not be 'out of commission' for a long period of time. They previously had can lights put in, but it felt like a waste to have all of the lights in the middle of the day. </p>
2023-10-10T15:32:55.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23250-crawl-space-encapsulation-in-murrells-inlet.html
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Murrells Inlet
2023-08-23T15:11:32.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>Our solution is to remove moldy, damaged insulation from the crawl space ceiling by removing the old fiberglass and wrap. Once the area is properly treated we install new fiberglass batts in the flooring system with wire supports.</p>
<p>When the HVAC Tech from Carolina Cool was under the home they noticed insulation that was out of place. He showed pictures to the homeowner and gave them our company's contact information at Carolina Energy Conservation to inspect the crawlspace for further home comfort. We did indeed find that the previous insulation barrier was giving way due to age and it is time and some of the insulation contained mold. This is common in an unencapsulated crawlspace due to moisture and air leaking. </p>
2023-08-23T15:11:32.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23194-crawl-space-encapsulation-in-hemmingway.html
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Hemmingway
2023-08-04T16:47:01.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>Alex from Carolina Energy Conservation inspected the crawl space and presented the home owner with a solution to repair the damage and set the home up for future success again pest and leaks. The work began with first fixing the leaking pipes. Then we put a moisture barrier down to isolate the house from the earth. Then we sealed the vents and outside air leaks and places a dehumidifier to maintain the crawl space. </p>
<p>Feral Cats have destroyed the insulation under this Hemingway home! <br /><br />This home owner first noticed that the crawl space access door was laying in her yard. Then looking into the space she could see fallen insulation and wet areas. She called Carolina Energy Conservation for a free crawl space inspection. </p>
2023-08-04T16:47:01.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/23098-attic-insulation-in-goose-creek-south-carolina.html
Attic Insulation in Goose Creek, South Carolina
2023-07-14T15:02:55.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>After meeting with Chris Bowen, the homeowner took his time to get more quotes, but decided on Carolina Energy Conservation due to our process of air sealing the attic before placing blown in insulation throughout. </p>
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<p>The homeowner had purchased this home in Goose Creek as a complete remodel. After striping the home down to the studs and then re-sheetrocking each wall the home, he called Carolina Energy Conservation for blown in cellulose insulation. After meeting with Chris Bowen, the homeowner expressed his concern of making the long last decisions to insure the best for the future home residents. He also wanted to make sure the insulation would help his overall home remold investment. </p>
2023-07-14T15:02:55.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/22817-shed-insulation-in-pawleys-island-sc.html
Shed Insulation in Pawleys Island, SC
2023-06-05T14:48:04.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;">There are two types of spray foam insulation: Open Cell and Closed Cell</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;">For this outdoor shed in Pawley's Island, our homeowner chose closed cell spray foam. C</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;">losed cell spray foam is dense and more resistant to moisture, making it better suited for exterior applications and areas with high humidity levels.</span></p>
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<h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">✅ </strong><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Benefits</span></h3>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Very energy-efficient with proven energy savings of up to 50%</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Provides an airtight seal</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s water-resistant and deters mold</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">High R-value of 7</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Longer lifespan than open cell spray foam</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Strong enough to provide structural support wherever it is installed</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" aria-level="1"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eco-friendly—it lasts longer and uses less material than any other insulation type</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;">Protecting your home and belongings is our number one priority. Choosing spray foam insulation is the best option to prevent leaks and ensure your investment for years to come.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Muli, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;">This new outdoor shed had bare plywood walls. The homeowner called us to have the shed insulated prior to putting the walls up in the shed. It was important for the shed to be air tight to prevent moisture damage. </span></p>
2023-06-05T14:48:04.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/22804-attic-insulation-in-moncks-corner-sc.html
Attic Insulation in Moncks Corner, SC
2023-06-01T12:57:23.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: 'Google Sans', Roboto, arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">What does "R" mean? Essentially R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, or the ability to prevent the transfer of heat. </span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: 'Google Sans', Roboto, arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">The larger the number, the harder that insulation is working at preventing heat conduction. We offered the Homeowner peace of mind by replacing the leaking fiberglass batts and upgrading the home to our cellulose blown insulation at the right depth to keep the home comfortable, wasting less HVAC heat and air and the added bonus of providing approved fire-resistance protection. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">A Moncks Corner Homeowner called Carolina Energy Conservation to have a whole home Energy Evaluation. Monck Corner is located just north west of Charleston, South Carolina, and is know for it's low country culture and lake life. We found the home's attic insulation below standard at only a R19. In South Carolina a<span style="color: #202124; font-family: 'Google Sans', Roboto, arial, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;"> wall's insulation is to be R-19 and a roof's insulation is to be R-30. </span></span></p>
2023-06-01T12:57:23.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/21843-mold-in-crawlspace-in-georgetown.html
Mold in Crawlspace in Georgetown
2022-12-16T10:24:05.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
This homeowner in Georgetown was experiencing uncomfortable rooms in both winter and summer caused by their poorly encapsulated crawlspace. Crawlspaces can have numerous effects on the efficiency of your home, resulting in high energy bills and drafty and...
<p><span style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: #f9f9f9;">This homeowner in</span><span style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: #f9f9f9;"> Georgetown </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="caret-color: #222222; font-size: 14px;">was experiencing uncomfortable rooms in both winter and summer caused by their poorly encapsulated crawlspace. Crawlspaces can have numerous effects on the efficiency of your home, resulting in high energy bills and drafty and hot/cold rooms.</span></span></span></p>
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<p style="box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0px; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; max-width: 100%; caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; background-color: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px !important; font-size: 14px !important; width: auto !important;">Carolina Energy Conservation easily solved this problem by doing a full crawlspace encapsulation. With this simple fix the homeowner will see quick results in both their energy bills and the comfort of their home.</p>
2022-12-16T10:24:05.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/21561-crawlspace-encapsulation-in-socastee-sc.html
Crawlspace encapsulation in Socastee, SC
2022-10-31T11:38:58.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>The solution for this problem is that the team fully encapsulated the crawlspace underneath the home. The homeowner who is hopeful to have their energy bills go down did not have to worry about the fluctuating temperature in Myrtle Beach. Intern the crawlspace was encapsulated and their energy bills were down.</p>
<p>The homeowner called Carolina Energy Conservation and wanted someone to come take a look at her crawlspace. The appointment was set by the appointment center and Alex, from our sales team went out to do a FREE estimate in Socastee, South Carolina.</p>
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<p>Alex took a look at her crawlspace. He walked around the property and went under the house to take a look at the condition of the crawlspace. Alex explained to the customer what needed to be done so that they could have a more comfortable home. The job was sold and the team could now start encapsulating the crawlspace.</p>
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<p>There was a small challenge for this home. The home was built 20 years ago and a lot of the wiring for the house was located in the crawlspace. This is very common for this type of house built 20 years ago. The team geared up and went in and ripped out the old insulation and began to encapsulate the crawlspace.</p>
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<p>A crawlspace is a shallow structure install directly into the dirt underneath a home. If you have utilities in your crawlspace such as a water heater, furnace, water pipe, your energy bills will suffer.</p>
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<p>This homeowner was hopeful that their energy bills would be better in the future and the fluctuation of the temperature would no longer force the heating and cooling systems (HVAC) to work harder causing the energy cost to rise. Before, during, and after the installation the homeowner was updated about the progress of the job.</p>
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<p>They got to see progress photos from the installers. </p>
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2022-10-31T11:38:58.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/20364-encapsulate-your-crawl-space-to-upgrade-your-home-comfort.html
Encapsulate Your Crawl Space To Upgrade Your Home Comfort
2022-03-31T09:16:36.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">With a plan in place, the work begins. Our crawl space crew Edward, Tyler, and Jeff began this two-day job by tearing out all the fallen and moldy insulation and fumigating and killing the mold. A perimeter drainage system was installed to prevent moisture issues if water was to ever get into the crawlspace in a heavy rain instance, as well as a drainage mat to cover the whole floor of the crawlspace. The walls are then covered with our closed-cell foam board with a radiant barrier to insulate and reflect heat back into the crawlspace. The next step is installing a vapor barrier liner along the floor, around the pillars, and up the walls to seal off your crawl space from the outdoor conditions. The final step is to install a dehumidifier to circulate and condition the air in the crawlspace. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Our teams take pride in creating beautiful crawlspaces to help protect and upgrade the home. If you are interested in learning more on the topic, click this link to be taken to the <a style="color: #0563c1;" href="https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/54859.pdf">U.S. Department of Energy’s Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated Crawlspaces</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">After being recommended crawl space work by their pest inspector, these Murrells Inlet homeowners called us to come to take a look. Our senior specialist Joel Libby went out to help the homeowners through the process. Joel knew there was work to be done the minute he opened the access to the crawl space. There was falling batting insulation, animal droppings, groundwater seepage, and worst of all, mold. Joel spent some time in the crawl space taking measurements and pictures as he indicated some of the issues that the crawl space was facing. He then sat down with the homeowners to discuss a plan. With each issue that was found in the crawlspace, Joel explained the severity of the problem and recommended a service to fix it. The overall goal, that was decided by Joel and the homeowners, was the prevention of future damage from mold, rot, and odor in the crawlspace. Joel took the time to explain why these services are important, not only to eliminate pests and mold in your crawlspace, (because who is spending time in their crawlspace anyway), but to help the overall health of the home. Air from outside is pulled into the crawlspace and then rises through the home and out through the attic. If the crawl space isn’t properly sealed, the moisture from the humid air outside can cause serious structural damage to the home.</p>
2022-03-31T09:16:36.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/20363-dark-home-no-longer.html
Dark Home? No Longer!
2022-03-31T09:10:10.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Our Solatube Daylighting Systems are fitted with the most advanced technologies available, from the sunlight-capturing dome to the reflective tube. Our tubular skylights install quickly with no major modifications to the attic or roof. Our Solatubes now have a night light feature that uses integrated solar-electric technology to store and generate energy. Because of this solar technology, our Solatube products are eligible to receive a 51% tax credit on their project. How this works is that businesses and homeowners can receive up to 51% of what they spend on solar energy products back in tax credits from the IRS and the state of South Carolina. There is a 26% federal tax credit “rebate” and 25% state tax credit “rebate” to receive on tax returns the following year.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Solatube also has created solar ventilation solutions for attics and garages. Our attic fans prevent heat and moisture from reaching high levels in the attic which will help lower the home's energy bills and keep the home comfortable. The garage fan removes heat and fumes in the garage, making it a cool space to work on your car, your fitness, or your next great project.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Homeowners Mary and Ray built their Lakeside Crossing home in 2019, and quickly became Solatube lovers, installing two in their home, as well as an attic fan and garage fan. With the help of our Solatube Specialist Mary Moriarty and Peter Barczak, the homeowners installed two more tubes in their homes. Now their home has beautiful natural light flowing throughout.</p>
2022-03-31T09:10:10.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/39901-considering-solar-heres-why-you-need-a-home-energy-audit.html
Considering Solar? Here's Why You Need a Home Energy Audit
2021-05-12T00:00:00.05Z
Jeffrey Thompson
Energy use in the home affects many aspects of your life. Most homeowners are aware that efficient energy use is important for the environment. No one likes the idea of wasting natural resources. But energy use also impacts your household budget. Wasted e...
<p>Energy use in the home affects many aspects of your life. Most homeowners are aware that efficient energy use is important for the environment. No one likes the idea of wasting natural resources. But energy use also impacts your household budget. Wasted energy translates to wasted money.</p>
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<p>Solar energy is a fantastic solution for both of these problems. Solar energy makes use of the sun’s rays and lessens the burden of utility bills. If you are considering solar energy for your home, the first thing you should do is get a home energy audit. Here’s why:</p>
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<h2>Advantages of a Home Energy Audit</h2>
<p>The many advantages of a home energy audit include:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/38678-get-a-free-home-energy-evaluation-today.html">Complimentary home energy evaluation</a>; no cost to you!</li>
<li>Homeowner knowledge about how energy is being used or wasted in the home</li>
<li>Protection from false claims about future energy savings</li>
<li>Pinpoint areas of the home that are problematic with energy use</li>
<li>Information about potential cost savings after solar is installed</li>
<li>List of available upgrades and how much each could save in energy costs</li>
<li>Easy transition to recommended improvements without having to hire outside contractors</li>
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<h2>What Parts of the Home Are Evaluated in an Energy Audit?</h2>
<p>The entire home is going to be under the microscope during a home energy audit. However, there are certain areas in all homes that are more prone for energy waste. These areas will be focused on so that any potential energy waste can be detected:</p>
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<li>Windows and areas around windows</li>
<li>Doors and areas surrounding exterior doors</li>
<li>Roof line</li>
<li>Attics and crawl spaces</li>
<li>HVAC systems, including plumbing lines and heating/cooling lines</li>
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<p>When you schedule a home energy audit before your solar installation, you are helping to ensure that you get the highest return possible on your solar energy investment. You’ll be able to know exactly what benefits you can gain from transitioning to solar energy. You’ll then be able to take advantage of a prioritized list of upgrades so you’ll be able to take care of the biggest energy wasters first – and see the greatest possible energy savings right away.</p>
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<p>When you’re ready to get serious about solar energy in South Carolina, contact <a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/">Carolina Energy Conservation</a>. We’ll take care of your <a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/free-estimate.html">free home energy audit</a> and set you on the path to greater energy savings. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>
2021-05-12T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/39900-consider-federal-and-state-tax-incentives-when-installing-solar.html
Consider Federal and State Tax Incentives When Installing Solar
2021-04-28T00:00:00.05Z
Jeffrey Thompson
South Carolina has some of the best state tax incentives in the country for homeowners with solar energy. And the benefits don’t stop there. Federal tax incentives are also available to South Carolina homeowners. So, make sure that when you’re...
<p>South Carolina has some of the best state tax incentives in the country for homeowners with solar energy. And the benefits don’t stop there. Federal tax incentives are also available to South Carolina homeowners. So, make sure that when you’re considering solar energy for your home, be sure to consider both the state and federal tax incentives.</p>
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<h2>Verify Products Are Eligible for Tax Incentives</h2>
<p>The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation is a nonprofit that <a href="https://solar-rating.org/">certifies solar heating and cooling systems</a> to verify they are eligible for a South Carolina tax credit as stated in the South Carolina Code of Laws.</p>
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<h2>South Carolina State Tax Incentives</h2>
<p>There’s a huge state tax incentive for South Carolina homeowners on total systems overall. Currently, a whopping 25% of the total system cost can be credited, up to $35,000. Note that the credit must be taken over time, up to $3,500 each year over 10 years, or 50% of the total tax liability per year, up to 10 years. Be sure to retain a copy of your Solar Rating and Certification and all receipts with tax records in case you are ever audited.</p>
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<p>The South Carolina Energy Office recognizes any photovoltaic interconnection system as an implied agreement between an energy utility company and a taxpayer as certification that the system has been reviewed by an accredited entity. If the photovoltaic system is not connected to the utility grid, then the taxpayer is bound to certify the specific conditions on a <a href="http://www.energy.sc.gov/lpage?m=701">federal tax form</a> in order to receive the state tax credit.</p>
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<h2>Federal Tax Incentives</h2>
<p>Provided that you have a federal tax liability in the year that your new solar energy system goes into service, you can get a federal tax credit of up to $2,600 for every $10,000 that the solar system costs. This amounts to 26%. If you can’t take the full credit because your tax liability isn’t big enough, you can roll over the credit into future tax years.</p>
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<p>Be sure to work with your CPA so that you benefit as much as possible from both state tax incentives and federal tax credits. For more information about benefiting from a new solar energy system, please contact <a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/">Carolina Energy Conservation</a> today.</p>
2021-04-28T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/39899-changes-by-dominion-energy-reshape-solar-benefits.html
Changes by Dominion Energy Reshape Solar Benefits
2021-04-21T00:00:00.05Z
Jeffrey Thompson
Dominion Energy has gained a lot of attention with regards to rate hikes applied to home utility accounts combined with solar power systems. The cost to a customer with a solar panel system is expected to increase by $428 annually. It will be spread out f...
<p>Dominion Energy has gained a lot of attention with regards to rate hikes applied to home utility accounts combined with solar power systems. The cost to a customer with a solar panel system is expected to increase by $428 annually. It will be spread out for a monthly bill increase of about $36. The issue has been under quite a bit of review and discussion, repeatedly being heard by the S.C. Public Service Commission.</p>
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<p>In 2014, solar generation was capped at 2 percent of the peak capacity statewide. Due to the popularity of solar, that limit was about to be reached in 2019, so a compromise was reached. The <a href="http://solar.sc.gov/netmetering">cap was removed by a law change</a>, but a deadline was also established for all stakeholders to figure out the balance between new solar competition and existing utility market territories. That became the catalyst for the fee changes proposed in 2021.</p>
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<p>Technically, 11,000 Dominion accounts today use solar energy creation. That figure is <a href="https://www.statehousereport.com/2021/03/05/big-story-dominions-solar-proposal-could-dim-s-c-market-critics-say/">less than 2 percent of the total 750,000 accounts</a> in South Carolina for the company. Like in many other states, these people are able to generate electricity, reducing their power bill as well as creating excess to sell back to their state’s grid. That sell-back aspect will continue for the next few years. However, the proposed solar choice metering tariff is proposed to add a new fee to a user’s account, paid monthly, that would likely reduce the total savings from the sell-back feature. However, the fee can also help reduce the utility bills for other non-solar users on the Dominion grid.</p>
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<p>One key benefit of the proposal is that it pushes down the cost of energy creation for everyone. That supports the ongoing diversification of energy production, moving the state away from monopoly control. And with the rate of solar generation increasing nearly 50 percent within a decade — and expected to double again five years after that – the same diversification will grow exponentially.</p>
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<p>Consumers would not be restricted by the fees in terms of being able to choose which solar vendor to work with. They would still have the same freedom as they do now to choose equipment, layout, performance, and personal home installation. The difference would be the addition of the fees to spread the benefit of solar to the totality of Dominion accounts versus just a small percentage.</p>
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<p>As a result, consumers still have the advantage of being able to start or continue solar system installations. While the sell-back component may be reduced by the new fees, the overall impact of cost reduction remains and is significant for any customers switching over from the traditional power grid. Call or email us at <a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/free-estimate.html">Carolina Energy Conservation</a> to find out more or to obtain a no-obligation home-energy quote.</p>
2021-04-21T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/39898-is-solar-energy-right-for-your-home-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html
Is Solar Energy Right For Your Home? Here's What You Need to Know
2021-05-05T00:00:00.05Z
Jeffrey Thompson
Installing a solar roof can be a big jump forward in the technology of a home. It produces a sustainable form of energy that reduces home utility costs and actually gives back to the grid. A solar conservation system can be a huge asset for a homeowner in...
<p>Installing a solar roof can be a big jump forward in the technology of a home. It produces a sustainable form of energy that reduces home utility costs and actually gives back to the grid. A solar conservation system can be a huge asset for a homeowner in the long run. Yet, there are also things any consumer should watch out for.</p>
<p>Request Recommendations<br />Consumers looking into a new solar roof for the first time should never go into the market blind. Absolutely take the time to get recommendations from friends, acquaintances and neighbors about their experiences with solar roofing panels as well as the purchase and installation process. It can provide a lot of education quickly and for free.</p>
<p>Pay Close Attention to Warranties<br />The warranty is the consumer’s main protection for the longevity of any system purchased. It should last at least 25 years with a quality manufacturer. That said, the company providing the warranty has to be around in 25 years as well, so take a close look at its strength, too.</p>
<p>Be Realistic About Cost<br />The old saying, “You get what you pay for,” is true in the solar panel world. If you go too cheap to get the lowest bid possible, you may very well get a substandard system that doesn’t last nearly as long as it should or may even be broken from the start. There is a cost to quality, and you should be prepared to pay more for a working, solid system. In most cases, the middle cost of a local bid range is likely the best value.</p>
<p>Ratings Help Qualify for Rebates<br />Government rebates are popular and pushed to help increase adoption of solar. However, they only apply to certain, objectively rated solar products. So, make sure the products you are buying come with certification proof that is both valid and recognized as eligible for rebates.</p>
<p>Pay Special Attention to the Inverter Included<br />The power inverter is the linchpin that connects a solar system to the home’s electrical grid. If it doesn’t work right, the solar system is useless. Further, inverters vary in quality. Make sure this component used is high quality. If you’re not sure how to rate it, get an expert opinion and insist the right inverter be used.</p>
<p>If you want to know more about solar power for a home, contact Carolina Energy Conservation for a free, no obligation home-energy quote. You will get a full installation review and information about what is needed. And, if you choose to wait or look further, there’s no cost for the visit. It’s really a win-win for a consumer considering solar power for a home.</p>
2021-05-05T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/39287-introducing-klaus-roofing-by-carolina-energy-conservation.html
Introducing Klaus Roofing By Carolina Energy Conservation!!
2021-02-05T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Introducing Klaus Roofing Systems by Carolina Energy Conservation!
It's official! We have a new roofing division!
Always looking for new ways to service our community, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our Newest Division: Klaus Roofing by C...
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Introducing Klaus Roofing Systems by Carolina Energy Conservation!</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">It's official! We have a new roofing division!</span></strong><br></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Always looking for new ways to service our community, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our</span><span> </span><span>Newest Division: </span><a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="https://www.klausroofingbycarolinaec.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Klaus Roofing by Carolina Energy Conservation!</a></span><br></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Available For All Your Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, and Roofing Service Needs!</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="https://www.klausroofingbycarolinaec.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Klaus Roofing Systems by Carolina Energy Conservation</a><span> is a one-stop shopping experience for all your roofing needs in Horry and Georgetown Counties!</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Klaus Roofing Systems by Carolina Energy Conservation</span><span> provides </span><span>FREE estimates</span><span> for our trusted roof repair, roof replacement, and roof inspection services. We also provide attic insulation services for greater energy efficiency.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3530/medium/roof_1612543926.JPG" alt="Introducing Klaus Roofing By Carolina Energy Conservation!! - Image 2" width="281" height="261"><br></span></span></p>
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<hr><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">About Us!</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Over a decade ago, Owner and CEO of <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="http://www.carolinaec.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carolina Energy Conservation</a>, Jeff Thompson, saw the need for a reliable, affordable, enduring conservation company—a company that valued honesty, integrity and customer satisfaction above all. Always striving to grow and improve, Jeff networks with other business owners, sharing experiences and finding common ground. At one such meeting, he met businessman Klaus Larsen, whose core values of quality work and customer satisfaction align perfectly with his own.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Once again, Jeff saw the high demand for roofers along the Strand and the opportunity to partner the same core values of superior workmanship and customer service with his existing home energy services as a new division, now known as Klaus Roofing Systems by Carolina Energy Conservation.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">With superior products like Iko Goldshield Premium Ice and Water Protector, a heavier shingle, thicker, more ridged-edged metal and a full synthetic underlayment, we know we’ll offer the best protection available. With exclusive Klaus Roofing Systems training, we know we’ll offer the most professional installation available; and with a jaw-dropping 50-year warranty, we know we’ll be offering our customers peace of mind and the best customer experience available!</span></div>
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2021-02-05T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/39221-carolina-energy-conservation-the-story-behind-the-company.html
Carolina Energy Conservation - The Story Behind The Company!
2021-01-28T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Carolina Energy Conservation - The Story Behind The Company!
How it All Began...
In 2009, Jeff Thompson noticed the need for a reliable energy conservation company with high quality customer service in the Myrtle Beach area. His passion drove him to ...
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Carolina Energy Conservation - The Story Behind The Company!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/blog/3530/medium/dsc0133_1611865077.JPG" alt="Carolina Energy Conservation - The Story Behind The Company! - Image 1" width="640" height="426" /> </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How it All Began...</span><br /></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">In 2009, Jeff Thompson noticed the need for a reliable energy conservation company with high quality customer service in the Myrtle Beach area. His passion drove him to start up his own energy conservation business from a small home garage in Surfside Beach. After several months of hard work, the company grew in size and employees and they soon moved to a local storefront where the company continued to flourish.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>A Little More About The Company!</strong></span><br /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">As an authorized Dr. Energy Saver dealer, Carolina Energy Conservation is able to provide our customers with not only the best products on the market, but the trained expertise to go along with it. Carolina Energy Conservation has now proudly serviced over 3,000 homes. Our team of dedicated employees and their hard work have earned the company titles such as Santee Cooper Solar Contractor of the Year, Insulation Contractor of the Year, and many more. We've built our reputation on superior workmanship and the highest levels of customer satisfaction and these partnerships help us service our community that much better!</span><strong><br /></strong></span></span></p>
2021-01-28T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/38678-get-a-free-home-energy-evaluation-today.html
Get a Free Home Energy Evaluation Today!
2021-01-06T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Keeping the conditioned spaces within your home temperate can be very expensive. We would all like to enjoy a healthy, comfortable home that doesn't break the bank with heating and cooling costs. This all starts with a Free Home Energy Evaluation to deter...
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keeping the conditioned spaces within your home temperate can be very expensive. We would all like to enjoy a healthy, comfortable home that doesn't break the bank with heating and cooling costs. This all starts with a Free Home Energy Evaluation to determine what will help you identify your home's specific weakness!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>The Advantages to a Custom Energy Audit:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">An in depth list of potential upgrades to make and the order in which they should be performed.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">You'll save anywhere from 5-30% on your energy costs by applying the audit-identified upgrades.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Guard against impractical claims of energy savings.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We provide Free Quotes for all of our high quality services.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">One-stop shopping - we can install or apply any of the selected improvements, meaning there is no need to hire multiple contractors!</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Our Home Energy Evaluation Process!</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-size: large;">When accessing your home we examine a few things - the insulation in your home, HVAC ducts, Furnace & air conditioning, and the Ventilation.</span></p>
<p>When one of Carolina Energy Conservation's specialists visits your home to perform an enrgy analysis, they will test several factors of your home's major systems. Through various inspections, they will identify the performance, safety, and funcationality of things like HVAC equipment and insulation, while also finding areas where energy is wasted.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">Using the information compiled though the home energy audit, our team can create a custom plan designed for your home's specific needs. This will list the weak points in your home, and detail the possible upgrades to remedy the issues.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">Trust in the experts here at Carolina Energy Conservation! Our comprehensive home energy assessment will pinpoint the areas in your home's building envelope that waste energy, allowing us to create a prioritized list of upgrades.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><strong>Contact Us Today to Schedule Your Free Home Evaulation!</strong></span></p>
2021-01-06T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/38295-daylight-so-simple-its-scary.html
Daylight So Simple, It's Scary!
2020-10-23T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
At Carolina Energy Conservation, our focus is to provide our customers with quality, cost-effective solutions to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes. That's why we use Solatube® Daylighting Systems. These tubular daylighting devic...
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">At Carolina Energy Conservation, our focus is to provide our customers with quality, cost-effective solutions to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes. That's why we use Solatube® Daylighting Systems. These tubular daylighting devices, or TDDs, bring natural light into interior spaces where traditional skylights and windows can’t reach.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Daylighting So Simple, It's Scary! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As the global leader in tubular daylighting devices, <strong>Solatube</strong> International perfected the capture and delivery of the <strong>sun's rays indoors</strong> where it was once thought impossible. Using patented optical technologies, Solatube Daylighting Systems bring in <strong>natural light</strong> without the negatives associated with traditional skylights. No worries about heat gain, leaking, or fading furniture and fabrics.<strong><br></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Solatubes are the most versatile products for any size room. This daylighting systems offers a built-in solar-powered nightlight that emits a soft glow just enough to help you navigate in the dark/night! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Have a larger room? No problem! Solatubes are easily adaptable for any size space and features a larger tube that delivers brightness to large spaces throughout your home!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Thinking About Getting A Solatube?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Bringing natural light into your home</strong> is <strong>more affordable than ever</strong> with the 26% federal tax credit available on purchase and installation!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After you choose any of our Solatube Daylighting systems, we her eat Carolina Energy COnservation include a complimentary integrated solar electric nightlight. The built-in solar powered nightlight can be expertly installed in under two hours with no modifications to your structure. Once the entire Solatube Daylighting System is installed with your free solar electric nightlight, you qualify for a 25% South Carolina tax credit or a 26% federal tax credit. Each of our Solatube nightlights come with a 10-year manufacturers warranty too!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Still Have Questions? Give our Office a Call and we'll set you up with one of our Solartube Specialist to answer any questions you may have!</span></strong></p>
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2020-10-23T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/38165-benefits-to-solar.html
Benefits To Solar!
2020-10-09T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Ever think about getting Solar panles installed on your home but wonder what the benefits to having them are? Well look no further because Carolina Energy Conservation created a list of benefits for you to see how benefical solar panels can be for not onl...
<p><span style="font-size: large;">Ever think about getting Solar panles installed on your home but wonder what the benefits to having them are? Well look no further because <strong><a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com">Carolina Energy Conservation</a></strong> created a list of <strong>benefits</strong> for you to see <strong>how benefical solar panels can be</strong> for not only your home but for yourself as well!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><strong>Benefits To Solar!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Solar energy is an ideal solution to power a home since it not only benefits the homeowner but the environment as well. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some of the benfits that solar panels offer are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tax Incentives</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keeps Your Home Energy Efficient</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reduces Your Electric Bill</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reduces Air Pollution</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reduces Water Pollution</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saves Finite Resources</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><strong>Tax Incentives</strong></span><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">your home in South Carolina. Currently solar customers are <strong>eligible for a 51% SC State and Federal Tax Credit</strong> - 26% Federal Tax Credit and a 25% SC State Tax Credit. However, this tax credit is <strong>being reduced in 2021</strong> to 47% - 22% Federal Tax Credit and a 25% SC State Tax Credit!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><strong>Environmental Benefits</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">Upgrading to a residential solar power system will not only help you live with better energy efficiency and lower utility bills, it will also make a significant diiference in protecting the environment from pollution and global warming.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Reducing Air Pollution</span></strong></span></span></li>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fossil fuels release harmful carbon dioxide and methane emissions into the environment. Not only are these substances leading contributors to global warming, they also result in decreased air quality. When solar panels are installed and used to generate electricity, <strong>this alternative energy source does not produce any air pollution at all!</strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></span></span></li>
</ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Reduces Water Pollution</span></strong><br /></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Natural gas and coal-fired facilities require huge amounts of water in order to operate. Near-continuous water circulation is necessary for their cooling requirements. <strong>Solar panels do NOT need any water resources to generate electricity, which means that solar energy will never pollute local water resources or cause a strain on local water supplies!</strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></span></li>
</ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Saves Finite Resources</span></strong><br /></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">As fossil fuel resources become scarcer, they will become much more expensive to find and extract. Solar energy is completely renewable and inexhaustible. The sun is the most abundant energy source we have so why not take advantage of this FREE and renewable resource?!<strong><br /></strong></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Solar power systems are <strong>affordable and beneficial for your home's function,</strong> helping you save on your energy costs, all while providing valuable protection for the environement! By switching to solar energy, you can enjoy the improved energy efficiency while knowing that you're doing your part to decrease the effects of pollution and global warming.</span><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><strong>Choosing A System That's Right For You!</strong></span><br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">The following steps will provide a simple way to determine if renewable energy is a smart decision for you!:<strong><br /></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Ensure Energy Efficiency First </strong></span>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Long before you consider any kind of solar installation, you'll want to make certain that your home is properly insulated and air-sealed. By reducing home energy consumption, you'll be able to avoid wasting any of the renewable energy you produce! Here at <strong>Carolina Energy Conservation, we can preform a comprehensive home insulation examination to determine your energy preformance</strong>, allowing you to see and make any neccesary upgrades to your home!</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Make Sure Your Home Is Evaulated For Solar System Installation</strong></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">By evaluating your home, <strong>Carolina Energy Conservation can determine the best solution and placement for a solar system!</strong> We have the most up-to-date information concerning state and federal incentives for energy efficiency improvements to make your transition to solar panels smooth and simple!</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Have Us At Carolina Energy Conservation Install Your Solar System</strong></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>We handle the entire installation process from beginning to end</strong>. If you have an HOA we will also handle all paperwork and conversation with them throughout the entire process as well!</span></li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Contact us today to schedule your FREE Home Evaulation or to Learn More About Solar!! [[phone]] or visit our website: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com">www.carolinaenergyconservation.com</a></strong></span></p>
2020-10-09T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/38070-think-solar-think-carolina-energy-conservation.html
Think Solar, Think - Carolina Energy Conservation
2020-09-24T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Think Solar, Think - Carolina Energy Conservation!
Solar Energy is Efficient and Affordable! Renewable energy is readily available on both a local and global scale. As a local owned and operated provider of renewable energy, Carolina Energy Conservatio...
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Think Solar, Think - Carolina Energy Conservation!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Solar Energy is <strong>Efficient </strong>and <strong>Affordable!</strong> Renewable energy is readily available on both a local and global scale. As <strong>a local owned and operated provider of renewable energy, Carolina Energy Conservation </strong>specializes in solar energy systems and installations. Sunlight can be used to generate electricity via a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Why Solar?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Solar Energy is such an ideal solution to power a home because it <strong>benefits both the individual and the environment. </strong>Solar energy allows you to keep your home <strong>energy efficient and help eliminate your electic bill.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><br></strong>It also <strong>greatly reduces pollution and carbon emissions, </strong>meaning you can do your part to protect the earth!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Advantages of Solar!</strong></span></p>
<ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Going Solar Helps The Environment!</span></strong></span>
<ul><li style="text-align: left;">The Solar industry has reduced carbon emission by so much that it's the eqivalent of planting about 956 million trees. Carolina Energy Conservation is focused on benefiting both our customers and the planet as a whole. Upgrading to a residential solar power system will not only help you live with better energy efficiency and lower utility bills, it will also make a significant difference in protecting the environment from pollution and global warming.</li>
</ul></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Reduces Air Pollution</strong>
<ul><li style="text-align: left;">Fossil fuels, the most common energy source today, release harmful carbon dioxide and methane emissions into the environment. Not only are these substances leading contributors to global warming, they also result in decreased air quality. By contrast, when solar panels are used to generate electricity, this alternative energy source does not produce any air pollution at all.</li>
</ul></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Reduces Water Pollution</strong>
<ul><li style="text-align: left;">Natural gas and coal-fired energy facilities, which provide most of the electrical energy we use, require huge amounts of water in order to operate. Near-continuous water circulation is necessary for their cooling requirements. Furthermore, groundwater contamination and pollution of local water resources near these facilities are all too common. Solar panels do not need any water to generate electricity, which means that solar energy will never pollute local water resources or cause a strain on local water supplies.</li>
</ul></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Saves finite resources</strong></li>
<ul><li style="text-align: left;">Fossil fuels are a non-renewable energy source which will eventually run out - once they're gone, they're gone for good. Even before that happens, as fossil fuel resources become scarcer, they will become much more expensive to find and extract. Solar energy, on the other hand, is completely renewable and inexhaustible. The sun is the most abundant energy source we have, so why not take advantage of this free and renewable resource?</li>
</ul></ul><p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Tax Incentives For Solar Energy</strong></span></p>
<p>In order to help people make the switch to solar panels, many <strong>incentives and rebates are available</strong> when you install a new solar panel in South Carolina. Here are some of the <strong>tax incentives available to you:</strong></p>
<ul><li><strong>South Carolina State Tax Credit: One time 25% tax rebate</strong></li>
<li><strong>Santee Cooper: $1.60 per watt rebate (limits may apply)</strong></li>
<li><strong>US Federal Tax Credit: One time 30% tax rebate</strong></li>
</ul><p><strong><br></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Solar Panel and Solar Photovoltaic Options</span></strong></p>
<p>There are <strong>two types of solar energy systems </strong>that are most common amongst homeowners in South Carolina. <strong>A grid-connected solar PV system </strong>connects your home to solar energy while still allowing you to use electricity from your local utilities provider if need be. If you provide more electricity than you use, you'll be eligible for retail credit by feeding this energy back to your utilities provider.</p>
<p>The second type of solar PV system is called <strong>a grid-connected critical load battery backup system. </strong>This system operates the same way as a typical solar panel setup, except that it's also designed to work in the event of a power outage or failure from your local utilities provider. Basically, this system is a normal energy source and a generator all in one. We install Tesla, Sonnen, and LG solar energy battery backups throughout Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Sumter, and surrounding areas.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Choosing a System That's Right For You</span></strong></p>
<p>The following steps will provide a simple way to determine if renewable energy is a smart decision for you:</p>
<ol><li><strong>Ensure Energy Efficiency First - </strong>Long before you consider any kind of solat installation, you'll want to make certain that your home is properly insulated and air-sealed. By reducing home energy consumption, you'll be able to avoid wasting any of the renewable energy you produce. Carolina Energy Conservation can perform a comprehensive home insulation examination to determine your home's energy performance, allowing you to make the necessary upgrades.</li>
<li><strong>Make Sure Your Home Is Evaluated For A Solar System Installation - </strong>Many homes can easily accept a wood or pellet stove, however, this is not true for a solar PV system. By evaulating your site, Carolina Energy Conservation can determine the best solution for a date information concerning state and federal incentives for energy efficiency improvements.</li>
<li><strong>Have Carolina Energy Conservation Install Your Solar System - </strong>We can handle the entire installation process, from beginning to end!</li>
</ol><p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Start Saving With Renewable Energy Today</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><br></strong>If you're interested in learning more about any of our services, call or contact Carolina Energy Conservation today to schedule <strong>Free Quote!</strong> Call [[phone]] Today!</p>
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2020-09-24T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/37923-home-energy-audits-and-their-benefits.html
Home Energy Audits and Their Benefits!
2020-09-01T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Home Energy Audits and Their Benefits!
Here at Carolina Energy Conservation our Home Energy Audits are FREE and our in-depth examinations will identify which upgrades will be cost-effective!
Carolina Energy Conservation's Home Energy Audits!
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Home Energy Audits and Their Benefits!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Here at <a href="https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/">Carolina Energy Conservation</a> our <strong>Home Energy Audits are FREE</strong> and our in-depth examinations will identify which upgrades will be <strong>cost-effective</strong>!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Carolina Energy Conservation's Home Energy Audits!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong>Keeping the conditioned spaces within your home temperate can become a very expensive job. We would all like to <strong>enjoy a healthy. comfortable home</strong> that doesn't break our banks with heating and cooling costs. Since all homes are unique, there are no one-size-fits-all answers and taking advantage of a home energy audit will help you identify your home's specific weaknesses!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Carolina Energy Conservation's comprehensive home energy assessment will <strong>pinpoint all areas</strong> in your home's building envelope that waste energy. This allows us to create a prioritized list of upgrades and helps you find the improvements that will provide the <strong>highest return on your investment</strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="text-align: left;">What are the Advatanges of a Home Energy Audit?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong style="text-align: left;"><br /></strong>There are serveral advantages to scheduling a Home Energy Audit:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">An in-depth list of potential upgrades to make and the order in which they should be preformed.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">You'll save anywhere from 5-30% on your energy costs by applying the audit-identified upgrades.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Guard against impractical claims of energy savings.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">We provide Free Quotes for all of our energy savings.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">One-stop shopping-we can install or apply any of the selected improvements, meaning there is no need to hire multiple contractors.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How does it Work?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /></strong>After you schedule a Home Energy Audit with us, <strong>one of Carolina Energy Conservation's specialist</strong> will visit your home to perform an energy analysis which will <strong>test serveral factors</strong> of your home's major systems. Through various inspections, they will identify the performance, safety, and functionality of appliances such as HVAC equipment and insulation, while also finding areas where energy is being wasted!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Using the information they compiled through the home energy audit, our team will <strong>create a custom plan</strong> designed for your home's specific needs. This will list the weak points in your home and detail out the possible upgrades to remedy the issues.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Trust in the Experts at Carolina Energy Conservation and Call Us Today! [[phone]]!</strong></p>
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2020-09-01T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/news-and-events/37797-dont-get-catch-in-the-dust.html
Don't Get Catch In The Dust!
2020-08-18T00:00:00.05Z
Amber Kuharchik
Renewable energy is readily available on both a local and global scale. As a local owned and operated provider of renewable energy solutions, Carolina Energy Conservation specializes in solar energy systems and installations. Sunlight can be used to gen...
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Renewable energy is readily available on both a local and global scale. As a local owned and operated provider of renewable energy solutions, <a href="https://teambasementsystems.com/tbs/carolinaenergyconservation.com"><strong>Carolina Energy Conservation</strong></a> specializes in solar energy systems and installations. Sunlight can be used to <strong>generate electricity</strong> via a solar photovoltaic (PV) system or commonly known as Solar Panels!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span><strong>Don't Get Caught Up In The Dust, Call Us!</strong><br /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Did you know that<strong> leaves and airborne particles</strong> such as dirt and pollen can all dirty your solar panels? This means that you will experience <strong>power loss</strong> because the grime and dirt that accumulated on your solar panels is <strong>reducing the full ability</strong> for these solar panels to perform at full capacity.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">When sunlight hits the a solar panel it captures energy that generates electricity to power houses. When solar panels aren't kept clean, there is less sunlight being absorded resulting in less electricity being created. The ptential loss of energy depends on the amount of filth accumulated on the solar panels, however <strong>energy loss can reach up to 25 percent</strong>!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How To Clean Your Solar Panels!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Solar panels<strong> can be cleaned</strong> with soap and water however here at Carolina Energy Conservation <strong>we offer this service</strong>! Our team will come out to your home and clean your solar panels for you so you don't need to worry about cleaning them!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Always Remember Don't Get Caught Up In The Dusty Solar Panels, Call Us To Schedule An Appointment Today! [[phone]]</strong></p>
2020-08-18T00:00:00.05Z
https://www.carolinaenergyconservation.com/about-us/case-studies/14955-crawl-space-encapsulation-and-mold-remediation.html
Crawl Space Encapsulation and Mold Remediation
2019-07-08T14:13:25.05Z
Carolina Energy Conservation
<p>Crawl Space Encapsulation was the solution for him and he decided to trust Carolina Energy Conservation to install everything.</p>
<p>This job took four days to be done. On the first day, Max, (Tito and Josh for a little while) then Brian, our Solar Project Manager were working on the first step of a crawl space encapsulation, which is making sure that the crawl space is not suffering from inadequate drainage around the foundation or mold growth. They mitigated all drainage, mold and combustion problems.</p>
<p>On the second day and third day, Max, Tito, Josh, Jason , Max, Brian and Nic came back to work on sealing the floor, vents and walls. In the morning, they insulated crawl space walls with rigid foam. We are using the SilverGlo™ rigid foam insulation. This high-performance rigid foam is immune to moisture damage and won’t lose its R-value or fall out of place once installed. In the afternoon, they insulated the dirt crawl space floor with TerraBlock™ rigid foam insulation. While not as important as insulating your crawl space walls, adding foam board insulation to the floor can reduce heat loss in the wintertime.</p>
<p>On the fourth day, Shaun and Jordan finished the job by cleaning the whole crawlspace and making sure everything was done the right way.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span>Crawlspaces are a menace. They are dark, dirty, and humid. Bugs like to live in there. They're vented to the outside air in the summer (and in the winter if you neglect to close your vents) which can be very humid and this defeats the purpose of venting. Mold loves a dark humid environment with plenty of wood to eat. </span></p>
<p>The customer wanted to prevent his house from mold and other damages, but also increase the air quality and reduce the energy costs.</p>
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2019-07-08T14:13:25.05Z