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News – Increased Utility Rates and Harmonized Sales Tax to Increase the Cost of Running the Home

Increased Utility Rates and Harmonized Sales Tax to Increase the Cost of Running the Home
The controversial Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is scheduled to take hold on July 1, 2010, increasing taxes on most consumer goods and services to 13%. Combined with increases in gas rates as high as 64% this past quarter, homeowners will feel the pinch on utility bills this year. read more

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News – Piedmont Natural Gas Unveils Newly Renovated and Expanded John H. Maxheim Natural Gas Technology Center

Piedmont Natural Gas Unveils Newly Renovated and Expanded John H. Maxheim Natural Gas Technology Center
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 13, 2010) – Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY) celebrated the opening of its newly renovated and expanded John H. Maxheim Natural Gas Technology Center at 4301 Yancey Road in Charlotte last night.

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News – County Waterworks Districts offer recommendations for cutting water use

County Waterworks Districts offer recommendations for cutting water use
The Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts are offering a free water survey to determine if residents’ homes are wasting water.

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News – Electric Tankless Water Heater Manufacturers Form Coalition to Achieve ENERGY STAR® Certification

Electric Tankless Water Heater Manufacturers Form Coalition to Achieve ENERGY STAR® Certification
WASHINGTON—-A group of industry leading companies has formed the Coalition For Energy Efficient Electric Tankless Water Heaters to educate consumers and policymakers on the energy efficient technology, as well as achieve ENERGY STAR® certification.

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News – Hot and cold on tankless water heaters

Hot and cold on tankless water heaters
My neighbor installed a tankless water heater in his new house and loves to brag about how much money he’s saving.

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News – Tankless water heaters can be worth the cost

Tankless water heaters can be worth the cost
Q. I thought about replacing my old gas water heater with a tankless one to save money. I heard there is limited hot water from a tankless one and the hot water temperature varies. What is your opinion?

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