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November means colder days and nights - but it doesn't have to mean sky-high heating bills and drafty rooms. Read ahead for expert ecobeco energy efficiency tips, and Maryland and national energy news. Or read our ecoBlog or go to our website. 

In this issue:
weatherproof2
Our tips for staying warm and saving money this winter 
 
This post originally appeared in MyGreenMontgomery, the blog of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. How to seal up all those gaping holes and tiny cracks so you can stay warm and cozy indoors this year. (Bonus: You'll have a healthier home, too.)
brainaging

Air pollution linked to brain aging     

Studies show pollution may cause Alzheimer's and Parkinson's    

 

From our Breathe Easy Home indoor air quality division blog: Air pollution is linked to structural brain aging, as well as neurological and brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to several new studies on urban pollution. 
greenbanks

Maryland green banks will spur energy efficiency and clean energy   

State takes a leading role in residential and commercial energy savings
 
A green bank will make low-cost loans to push energy investment, reduce consumption and encourage the green economy in Maryland. The state is moving forward at a quick pace with policies to conserve and invest in energy.  
  
water

Conserve water to save money - and the planet    

How to reduce your water use   

 

The depletion of water sources is on the radar around the globe. We are now pumping water at a faster rate than the aquifers can recharge themselves. The good news: At home, there are simple changes you can make to reduce your water bill and conserve water.  
whitehouse
The White House energy efficiency plan is a game-changer    
Public and private commitments will reduce energy use and spur renewables
 
The ambitious plan is expected to increase renewable energy investment and spur commercial and household energy efficiency. Homeowners win big. Among other changes, the new plan relaxes restrictions on property-assessed clean energy (PACE) financing so that homeowners can make sweeping energy efficiency home improvements without up-front costs.
Rebates
Maryland approves $2,500 - $4,300 in home improvement rebates 
Montgomery County and Takoma Park offer additional incentives 
 
ecobeco performs energy efficient home improvements through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. You may be eligible for thousands in rebates.
ecobeco is an award-winning provider of Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, a partner program with Pepco, BGE, and Potomac Edison in Maryland.
 
Working with ecobeco qualifies you for home improvement rebates, currently 50 percent of your improvement cost up to $2,500 (restrictions apply). 
 Rebates up to $2,000 are available for air sealing and insulation only, and $2,500 is available if your improvements include sealing air ducts. If you add HVAC to the work, you could end up with $4,300 in rebates. Montgomery County and Takoma Park customers have additional rebates.
 
 The first step is to schedule your $100 Home Energy Audit.* If you already have had an audit, contact us to give you a proposal for energy efficient home improvements.

After your Home Energy Audit, ecobeco will send you a customized report with an easy-to-understand home improvement plan and a post-report consultation with your auditor. ecobeco can help you make your home more comfortable, healthy, and efficient. From proposal to implementation to verification, we'll be there every step of the way. Schedule a Home Energy Audit today.
*$100 subsidized home energy audit for eligible Maryland residents.
  
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WE CREATE COMFORTABLE, HEALTHIER HOMES
IN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT WAY