Elliot B.
Submetering Heat with BTU/Flow/Energy Meters
Hey all,It's winter time and the oil is flowing. This gives me plenty of incentive to find a way to cut some of these heating expenses. Most of the time when the topic of submetering heat is brought up the consensus i...
Glenn McCrorey
exploding light bulb issue
So a renter said a light bulb in a chandelier exploded and caught on fire (I'm sure this is an exaggeration) so I did some research on the internet and sent her an email saying it's no big deal with the following expl...
Kevin R.
Facing a tough decision re: steam heating with a pending sale
Due to the great wealth of information and helpful people on BP, I was able to get my first home under contract last weekend. Here are some basic details about the property:
$230,000 triplex (one unit per floor)Built...
Tariq Hakeem
Denver eyes turning off natural gas, requiring all-electric new b
Denver eyes turning off natural gas, requiring all-electric new buildings in climate push
Denver wants new construction in a few years to be “net-zero energy” buildings that use only electricity from renewable source...
Ray B.
Solar Power for added Income?
I live in Portland Maine, I have been thinking on placing solar panels on some of my rental's land. The idea is to supplement (or cash flow) my own electric bill at a different home I live in. The home is too tree cov...
Dawon Irvin
Easy Steps to Increase Energy Efficiency in Your Rental Home
Improving energy efficiency not only helps the environment but also puts money back in your pocket. Let's explore budget-friendly tips to make your rental more energy-efficient and sustainable for the long run.
1. Se...
Harry Standafer
How can I reduce my electric bill?
Hey BP,
I just bought an older house (1910-ish) split into five apartments (~2700 square feet total). They aren't separately metered so the utilities are included in their price of rent. The electric bill was about d...
John Blackman
Form 8908 - Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes
Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf
My tax accountant mentioned this to me and this is the first I've heard of it. Aust...
Julio Gonzalez
Green Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners
Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...
Nick S.
Electric baseboard/gas furnace question
Hello all, I have a large 5 unit building that is all separate electric baseboard heat. The building consists of 3 units that are 3/1, and then two 1 bedrooms. It's two floors. The left side of the building is two of ...