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your January 2016 newsletter




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IN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT WAY
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January is bringing in the new year with some weather that is finally starting to feel like it might actually be winter. Are you and your home ready to take on the cold? 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:
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Prepare your home for frigid temps 
 
Now through January 31st, ecobeco is offering 5% off all air sealing and insulation measures. If you have already received a comprehensive energy audit just mention this email before you sign your contract and pay the deposit by the end of this month. Otherwise, contact our scheduling team to get your process started today!
Wind
Hot air or hot commodity? 
 
The early stages of development are continuing off the coast of Ocean City for Maryland's first offshore wind farm. We still have a long way to go before the turbines start spinning but existing projects in Europe may provide a glimpse into MD's energy future!

buildingcode
Building Codes Have Changed Over the Years but Are They Making a Difference?
One study sheds light on the difference between expectation and reality
 
A new study suggests that updated building codes are 
helping homes be more energy efficient but researchers were surprised at what they found when they ran the numbers. Find out what is really making an impact!
  
atticvent
Proper Attic Ventilation    
Hint: You don't need attic fans   
 
Taking control of the ventilation in your attic can help maintain comfort, energy efficiency, and structural durability in your home. Be careful though, some common misconceptions can actually make conditions worse!  
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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Happy new year from all of us at ecobeco!

Brian, Reuven, Nick, Sandy, Daniel, Ellen, Ernesto, Fresi, Greg, Jillian, Jim, Justin, Myles, Nanda, Nick U., Nicole, Oliver, Olu, Sara, Shira, Suresh, and Taylor.
WE CREATE COMFORTABLE, HEALTHIER HOMES
IN AN ENERGY EFFICIENT WAY