OUR EXPERTS SPECIALIZE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS

Cool Remodeling Experts specialize in installing a broad range of Energy Efficiency Products, that can provide you and your family with the following important benefits:

• Stop wasting your money on constantly increasing utility bills.
• Maximum energy performance efficiency in your home.
• Maximum comfort for you and your family at home.
• Highest level of product quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Well-known brands supported by local product distributors.
• Best product and service warranties supported by manufacturers.
• Low product acquisition and maintenance costs.
• Product rebates and Federal Tax Credits whenever applicable.
• Best product and service value for your money.
• Best return on your long-term investment.
• Peace of mind knowing that you do the right thing.

LOOK FOR ENERGY STAR_® COMPLIANT PRODUCTS

Make the switch to ENERGY STAR_® high-efficiency products to start saving electricity, water, and gas. This will enable you to substantially reduce your utility bills and, instead, pay-off your new energy-efficient products much faster and save more money in the future.

Visit the Energy Star_® to compare the most energy-efficient products for your specific needs.

PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING

Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing, or PACE Financing, is a unique financial program which provides a cost-effective method of financing energy-efficient, renewable-energy, and water-efficient improvements for residential, commercial, and industrial property owners.

One of the most notable characteristics of PACE financing programs is that the loan is attached directly to the property rather than to the property owner or owners.

Learn more about PACE Financing online.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS
SUPPORTED BY PACE

The following Energy Efficiency Products are supported by PACE Financing Programs.

A brief description and a short video of each Energy Efficiency Product, supported by PACE, is provided below.

Hopefully, this will give you additional ideas about creating an energy-efficient home for you and your family.

AIR SEALING

According to Energy Star ®

Air leakage occurs when outside air enters and conditioned air leaves your house uncontrollably through cracks and openings.

For this reason, it is essential to complete Air Sealing to ensure maximum level of home energy efficiency and substantially reduce the electricity bills.

Air sealing represents a critical task for every homeowner who wants to prevent the potential leaks and Heat Loss in the house as shown here.

APPLIED WINDOW TINT FILMS

According to 3M, homeowners can substantially improve their home energy efficiency by applying Window Tint Films. Single-pane windows represent a major source of heat loss in every house – it’s like having a huge opening in a wall. When you apply a window tint film, it will definitely make your house more energy-efficient and help in reducing your electrical bills.

ATTIC FANS

According to Energy Star^®:

Attic Fans represent one of the smartest and most cost-effective investments designed to maximize your home energy efficiency.

Most homeowners don’t realize that it can get extremely hot inside the attic (120°F – 140°F and higher), especially during hot summer days, and this heat is transferred through the ceiling into the house.

Subsequently, homeowners are forced to run their air-conditioners for longer periods of time which, in turn, will cause higher electrical bills.

ATTIC INSULATION

According to Energy Star®:

Attic Insulation represents a smart and cost-effective investment designed to maximize your home energy efficiency.

Good attic insulation is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity to ensure that you will:

• Keep your house cool in summer.
• Stay warm in winter.
• Lower your electrical bills at the same time.

AUTOMATIC SWIMMING
POOL COVERS

According to Energy Star ®

Automatic Swimming Pool Covers and manual swimming pool covers represent a smart and cost-effective investment designed to keep your pool water warm for an extended period of time and also lower your electrical bills.

So, if you have a swimming pool, you owe it to yourself to learn more about this cost-saving opportunity.

BOILERS

According to Energy Star^®:

High efficiency Boilers, which can be fueled by natural gas, heating oil, propane, or electricity, represent a smart and cost-effective investment designed to provide you and your family with hot water in your house and lower your electrical or gas bills.

So, if you use a boiler to heat the water for your household needs, you should consider a high-energy efficiency boiler or a tankless water heater to replace your existing inefficient boiler and save a lot of money in the long term.

CEILING FANS

According to Energy Star^®:

Ceiling Fans represent a smart and cost-effective investment designed to maximize your home energy efficiency.

Ceiling fans move air throughout various rooms, help to mix cool and hot air, improve the comfort level within the house, and reduce the need to run air-conditioning system, thereby reducing the electrical bills.

So, next time, when you feel too hot inside your house, remember about this cost-effective cooling option.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER
WITH A HEAT PUMP

According to Energy Star ^®

An energy-efficient Central Air-Conditioning System represents a critical and cost-effective investment designed to maximize your home energy efficiency.

Every old and inefficient HVAC system will cause substantial waste of energy and contribute to high electrical bills.

You can compare an inefficient HVAC system to an old car which is called a “gas-guzzler”, because it will cause you to spend a lot of money on gas and maintenance.

COOL ROOF

According to Energy Star ®

An energy efficient Cool Roofing System represents a critical and cost-effective investment designed to maximize your home energy efficiency because it will reflect the visible, infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun and substantially reduce heat transfer into the house.

All types of old roofs, conversely, allow the heat to penetrate into the attic during the day causing the temperature inside the attic to increase to about 120°F - 140°F.

Subsequently, this heat will penetrate into your house living space, necessitate an excessive use of the HVAC system, and cause substantial increase in your electrical bills.

DOORS

According to Energy Star ®

All Exterior Doors, just like all windows, play an important role in keeping the cold or heat away from the interior of your home.

It is important, therefore, to ensure that all exterior doors in your house are properly sealed and, in case of glass doors, have a double-pane glass, to improve the overall home energy efficiency and to minimize your electrical bills.

DUCT INSULATION

According to Energy Star®:

All homes with central HVAC System must have a properly Insulated Ducting System designed to minimize the heat loss when the HVAC system is operational.

Many homeowners wonder why the HVAC system is not working properly when they set the the thermostat to a specific temperature level.

Homeowners often erroneosly assume that something is wrong with the HVAC system when, in reality, the poorly insulated ducting system may be the real cause of this inefficiency and higher electrical bills.

DUCT REPLACEMENT

According to This Old House:

Duct Replacement in the house represents the most cost-effective solution, when the existing ducting may be worn out and beyond repair.

In this case, an investment in a new ducting system will be the smartest thing to do and it will pay for itself in a relatively short period of time.

For this reason, it may be a good idea to check your ducting once in a while to ensure that the ducting system is in good condition.

DUCT SEALING

According to Energy Star®:

Duct Sealing is essential to ensure high level of home energy efficiency.

For this reason, it is necessary to identify all air leaks in the ducting system, particularly in the attic, and to seal these leaks as soon as possible.

This will substantially improve the functioning of your HVAC system and prevent the loss of energy, while reducing the electrical bills at the same time.

DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS

According to Energy.gov, Ductless Mini-Split Systems are best suited for providing air conditioning for single rooms and additions in larger homes. These systems provide cost-effective air temperature control and good zoning solutions while keeping electrical bills on an acceptable level.

ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP TANK WATER HEATERS

According to Energy.gov, Heat Pump Water Heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly. Therefore, they can be two to three times more energy efficient than conventional electric resistance water heaters. To move the heat, heat pumps work like a refrigerator in reverse. This process works in three stages:

1. The heat pump pulls warmth from the air, even if the air is cool.
2. Warm air is compressed in the compressor and the air temperature is increased.
3. The heated air flows through the condenser coil that transfers the heat to water through condensation.

EVAPORATIVE COOLERS

According to Energy Star ®

Evaporative Coolers, sometimes also called Swamp Coolers, is another way to cool air in warm climates with low humidity in a cost-effective manner and keep electrical bills low.

For this reason, many homeowners, who live on a fixed income, find this option particularly attractive.

HEAT RESISTANT EXTERIOR COATING

Textured Coatings Of America, Inc. offer Tex-Cote ^® CoolWall ^® and Lifetime Plus Coatings offer Cool Life® energy-efficient exterior coatings.

According to these manufacturers, their products have been proven to reduce surface heat caused by the sun’s infrared rays.

This type of exterior coating helps to increase the home energy efficiency and reduce the electrical bills at the same time.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SHADES

According to Blindster, Exterior And Interior Shades provide cost-effective solutions designed to keep the house interior cool in summer and reduce electrical bills at the same time.

If some of your windows are constantly exposed to strong sun rays during the day, it may be a good idea to look into installing exterior or interior window shades.

This will help you not only in keeping your house interior cooler in summer and reducing your electrical bills, but also substantially increasing the overall comfort level for your entire family.

FLOOR INSULATION

According Energy Star®:

All insulation products, including Floor Insulation, represent an essential cost-effective method designed to maximize your home energy efficiency and reduce your electrical bills at the same time.

Many homeowners don’t realize that a substantial amount of heat escapes through the house due to poor floor insulation and this may cause increased electricity and heating bills.

For this reason, you should consult with your energy efficiency expert to ensure the high level of overall home energy efficiency and reduction of your electrical bills.

FOAM INSULATION (ATTIC, ROOF)

According Energy Star®:

All insulation products, including Foam Insulation in the attic, are critical in ensuring a high level of home energy efficiency, while reducing your electrical bills at the same time.

Many homeowners don’t realize that it can get extremely hot inside an attic, especially during hot summer days, and the temperature may reach 120°F – 140°F and higher.

For this reason, it is absolutely essential to keep your attic as cool as possible and to prevent the heat from the attic to affect the overall comfort inside your house.

FURNACES

According Energy Star®:

Energy efficient Furnaces are designed to provide homeowners with a high level of comfort at reduced utility costs.

Many homeowners don’t realize that an old and energy-inefficient furnace may cause a substantial increase in utility costs.

It is essential, therefore, to evaluate whether your furnace should be upgraded or replaced to maximize your home energy efficiency.

GAS POOL HEATERS

According to Energy Star ®

Gas Pool Heaters remain the most popular system for heating swimming pools.

Today you can find new gas-fired heater models with much higher efficiencies than older models.

Still, depending on your climate and pool use, they may not be the most energy-efficient option when compared to heat pump and solar pool heaters.

GAS STORAGE TANK WATER HEATERS

According to Energy Star®:

Gas Storage Water Heaters with ENERGY STAR certification are an easy choice for energy savings, performance, and reliability.

The efficiency of gas storage water heaters becomes really important in case of large families. In this instance, it is essential to identify whether or not you have an efficient water heater in your house.

In any case, you should definitely consider replacing your inefficient water heater to maximize your home energy efficiency and reduce your utility costs.

GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

According to Energy Star®:

Tankless Water Heaters, also known as demand-type or instantaneous water heaters, provide hot water only as it is needed.

They don't produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, which can save you money.

Many homeowners today switch to tankless water heaters as an integral part of maximizing their overall home energy efficiency.

GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS

According to Energy Star ®

Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs) have been in use since the late 1940s.

These pumps use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature.

As with any heat pump, geothermal and water-source heat pumps are able to heat, cool, and, if so equipped, supply the house with hot water.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
PACKAGE UNIT

According to the Energy Star®:

Heating And Air Conditioning Package Units, certified by ENERGY STAR, represent a smart and cost-effective decision designed to maximize your home energy efficiency and reduce electrical bills at the same time.

Many homeowners chose to replace their old air-conditioning units and install high energy efficiency HVAC units designed to provide maximum comfort to the entire family.

HOT WATER TANK INSULATION

According to Energy Star ®

Hot Water Tank Insulation is as important as insulating your walls or roof.

Insulating your hot water tank is an easy and inexpensive way to improve energy efficiency and save you money each month.

So, next time, when you consider to maximizing your home energy efficiency, don’t forget to attend to your hot water tank insulation.

INDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES

According to Energy Star®:

Energy-efficient Indoor Lighting Fixtures play a very important role in helping homeowners to maximize home energy efficiency while reducing electricity costs at the same time.

So, when you will plan your next home energy improvement project, don’t forget to install energy-efficient LED lighting to minimize your electrical bills.

INSULATED SIDING

According to Polymeric Exterior Products Association:

Insulated Siding is vinyl siding with rigid foam insulation laminated or permanently attached to the panel.

It fights thermal bridging by blanketing a home's exterior to reduce energy loss through the studs.

Insulated siding is essential to ensure high level of home energy efficiency.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES

According to Energy Star®:

Many Lighting Fixtures have earned the ENERGY STAR certification and deliver exceptional energy saving features, while using less energy.

So, when you prepare your next home energy efficiency improvement plan, don’t forget to include all outdoor lighting fixtures to maximize your overall home energy efficiency.

PELLET STOVE OR INSERT

According to Energy Star ®

Today you can choose from a new generation of Wood- And Pellet-Burning Appliances that are cleaner burning, more efficient, and powerful enough to heat many average-sized modern homes.

These products can provide you with substantial savings and additional comfort in your house.

PIPE INSULATION (HOT WATER)

According to Energy Star ®

Hot Water Pipe Insulation reduces heat loss and can raise water temperature 2°F – 4°F hotter than uninsulated pipes can deliver, allowing you to lower your water temperature setting and reducing your utility costs.

This will also contribute to the overall home energy efficiency.

POOL PUMP AND MOTOR

According to Energy Star®:

If you’ve got a pool, you definitely should have an ENERGY STAR certified variable-speed Pool Pump.

Many homeowners are not aware that variable-speed pumps offer substantial energy savings which can translate into thousands of dollars during a swimming season. In addition, some utility companies offer product rebates which can contribute to the cost-effectiveness of variable-speed pool pumps.

PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
CONTROL AND ZONING

According to Energy Star®:

You can improve your home energy efficiency and reduce your electricity costs through a proper use of a Programmable Thermostat.

HVAC system doesn’t know where exactly you may need air-conditioned air and, for this reason, your system will deliver cold or warm air throughout the entire house.

In this case, the programmable thermostat will not only provide you cool or warm air exactly where you may need it, but it will also help you save energy and substantially reduce your electricity bill.

RADIANT HEATING
(FLOOR, WALL, CEILING)

According to Energy Star ®

Radiant Heating systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house.

Radiant heating has a number of advantages. It is more efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating because it eliminates duct losses.

So, next time, when you plan to remodel your house, consider this cost-effective option to enhance your overall home energy efficiency.

SKYLIGHTS AND TUBULAR
DAYLIGHTING DEVICES

According to Energy Star ®

A Skylight can provide your home with daylighting and ventilation. Skylights are located on the roof, so they can result in unwanted summertime solar heat gain and wintertime heat loss.

Manufacturers use various glazing technologies to reduce these impacts, including heat-absorbing tints, insulated glazing, and low-emissivity (low-e) coatings.

VENTILATION FANS

According to Energy Star®, Ventilation Fans with ENERGY STAR certification provide better efficiency and comfort with less noise. These products feature high performance motors and improved blade design, providing better performance, longer life and contribute to reduced electrical bills.

WALL INSULATION

According to Energy Star®, not all Insulation is created equal. Wall insulation certified by ENERGY STAR, will provide homeowners with a cost-effective solution designed to maximize home energy efficiency and reduce electricity bills at the same time.

WATER HEAT RECOVERY

According to Energy.gov, Drain-Water Heat Recovery technology works well with all types of water heaters, especially with demand and solar water heaters. Drain-water heat exchangers can recover heat from the hot water used in showers, bathtubs, sinks, dishwashers, and clothes washers. These products will also contribute to the reduction of electrical bills.

WHOLE HOUSE FAN

According to Energy.gov, whole house cooling using a Whole House Fan can substitute for an air conditioner most of the year in most climates.

Whole house fans combined with ceiling fans and other circulating fans provide acceptable summer comfort for many families, even in hot weather.

In addition to whole house fans, the ducts of your central heating and cooling system can be modified to provide whole house cooling.

WINDOWS

According to Energy Star®, all energy-efficient homes must have double-pane Windows designed to minimize heat loss and maximize overall home energy efficiency, while helping homeowners to reduce electrical bills at the same time.