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An Energy Star certification decal on a building window.

ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications

There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.

A Great Camp in the Great Outdoors

In the late 1800s, it was fashionable for families like the Vanderbilts to have a getaway “great camp” or lodge in the Adirondacks so that they could enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating.

A dryer with towels hanging out of it.

16 Ways to Save Money in the Laundry Room

Laundry is no one’s favorite chore, and it doesn’t help that washers and dryers are among the costliest appliances to operate. Since most of us do at least a few loads of laundry each week, it’s worth taking steps to reduce energy use.

A worker spraying insulation in a home's attic.

Home Insulation: It’s All About the R-Value

Whether you live in Bangor, Maine, or Hendersonville, North Carolina, your home will be more comfortable and energy efficient with the right insulation. Insulation helps lower the cost of heating and cooling your home.

An electric car in a driveway hooked up to a home charger.

Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.

A child receiving a flu shot.

Three Steps To Combat The Flu

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending three actions to combat the flu: get vaccinated, stop the spread of germs, and take antiviral drugs if they’re prescribed.

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

What is the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce?

You’ve seen it in newspaper columns and press releases, a Henderson County Chamber of Commerce “tag-line” which briefly describes the organization. You will find it at the end of this column as well.

Cookie dough spread out on a baking sheet.

A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough

A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.