Jackson EMC’s goal is to make homes more comfortable and more energy efficient starting with free online resources that help pinpoint initial areas that may need attention in saving home energy. When it comes to improving the overall energy efficiency of a home and making it more comfortable, an assessment on the total performance of the building envelope and the[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1eR7fwkSrQ With so many facets of renewable energy available, it is hard to determine which can be best utilized in creating a more energy-efficient home. In this Ty Talks episode presented by Jackson EMC, TV host and home energy expert Ty Pennington discusses solar power and how to leverage renewable energy at home. “Having an energy-efficient lifestyle helps ensure that we keep[...]
Energy-efficient technologies continue to develop and improve – including smart thermostats! In this Ty Talks episode, Jackson EMC spokesperson and home energy expert Ty Pennington explains his take on home thermostats and how they are getting smarter. When it comes to becoming more energy efficient at home, it is most important to assess all aspects of the heating and air system[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b4oKKXQt30 Water heaters are a necessary unit in any home, but what if the water heater is using more energy than it should and driving up utility costs? In this Ty Talks episode, Ty Pennington explains the need for an energy-efficient water heater and what impact switching will have for both the home and budget. According to Ty, the water heater is[...]
In the latest Ty Talks installment presented by Jackson EMC, television star and home energy expert Ty Pennington discusses the reasons that lighting a home with LED bulbs is the best choice for lessening energy consumption and saving money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhI0_HN1HLM LED bulbs are more expensive than traditional bulbs, but their life expectancies are much longer. Traditional light bulbs last around 1,500 hours,[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl4m8h2jeos Television star and home energy expert Ty Pennington discusses residential remodeling for both style and energy efficiency in Jackson EMC’s latest Ty Talks installment. According to Ty, the difference between updating a home for style versus energy efficiency is want versus need. The beauty of remodeling is that it serves as the opportune time to make improvements in both areas! Ty explains[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hep77cPmg5k In Jackson EMC’s latest Ty Talks installment, television star and home energy expert Ty Pennington discusses insulation and ideas for properly insulating your home to maintain its “thermal envelope.” In order for a home’s energy-efficient technologies to make their greatest impact, the home’s thermal envelope has to be optimized to properly and effectively shield it from the outdoor elements. This envelope[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzAfrhVJ3gw Jackson EMC recently launched a series of Ty Talks featuring television star and home energy expert Ty Pennington to share his knowledge concerning home automation, efficiency, remodeling and more with its members. When discussing home automation, many might simply think of turning lights on and off with their cell phone or setting a soundtrack throughout the house for daily chores and[...]