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42 episodes

#43 Window Air Conditioners

Tom and Bret discuss window air conditioners. Energy efficiency, general tips about sizing the unit, electric safety, health and safety and...

31:44Jul 20, 2017

#42 Replacement Windows-Just the Facts

Tom and Bret discuss replacement windows. Reminder that it's important to get a comprehensive energy audit first. Then, knowing when it's ti...

31:43Apr 2, 2017

#41 Thermostat. Set It And Forget It.

Tom and Bret discuss basic energy and what happens to a home when the thermostat is manipulated up and down. Learn what's going on inside a...

31:53Jan 27, 2017

#40 Residential Solar Kits & Solar Facts

The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Matt Irving, Director of Production for Today's Power, Inc. TPI is a leader in residential, commercial...

31:34Jan 26, 2017

#38 Can We Make A Home Too Tight?

The Smart Energy Tips team discuss how air sealing components and measures are reducing air infiltration. When is a home too tight? What are...

31:57May 5, 2016

#37 Firewood-Does It Save You Money?

The Smart Energy Tips team discuss the facts, pros and cons about burning firewood. Also, learn about how burning wood may actually cost you...

32:10Mar 3, 2016

#36 Today's Power Inc. Residential Solar Kits & Just the Facts

The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Michael Henderson with Today's Power Inc. Beginning in April 2016, TPI will have 4kW and 8kW residenti...

32:05Feb 26, 2016

#35-G.E. GeoSpring Ultra-Efficient Water Heaters

The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Kevin Clark, General Electric's national sales manager for the GeoSpring water heater. Learn how heat...

33:21Feb 23, 2016

#34 The Importance of Proper Attic Ventilation

The Smart Energy Tip team discusses proper attic ventilation. Also, why mitigating moisture within both the home and attic are important.

32:01Feb 15, 2016

#33 Return Air Filters-Just the Facts

The Smart Energy Tips team go into depth about return air filters. Why we need them, the differences, when to change, how often, proper sizi...

31:48Feb 15, 2016

#32 Insulation. How's Your R-Value?

Tom and Bret talk about insulation. Why it's important. R-value and some food for thought.

31:27Feb 10, 2016

#31 Energy Efficient Christmas Lighting & Gift Ideas

The Smart Energy Tips team discuss affordable energy efficient gift ideas and the transition to energy efficient holiday lighting.

31:41Dec 16, 2015

#30 Healthy or Unhealthy Homes

The podcast team discusses the things that can cause an unhealthy home. Plus, how to keep your home healthy and comfortable year round and h...

31:37Dec 13, 2015

#29 Importance of Servicing Your Heating System

Tom and Bret discuss the importance of making sure your heating system is tuned-up before winter. Special guest Joy Rice shares what her hou...

31:35Dec 13, 2015

#28 Eighth Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover 2015

Tom and Bret discuss the findings and results of the 2015, 8th Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover. They discuss the problems found with 17 ho...

31:29Oct 5, 2015

#27 Infrared Thermal Imaging For Homes

Tom and Bret visit with special guest Jay Bowen. Jay is an instructor for FLIR Infrared Training Center. Jay has been behind infrared camera...

31:35Jul 16, 2015

# 26 Efficient Roof For Mfg. Homes-Roof King

Special guest Dave Smith is in the studio to discuss a product designed to improve the efficiency of manufacture homes. Tom and Bret break d...

31:35May 1, 2015

#23 Preparing for Summertime Heat

Tom and Bret discuss readying our homes for the summertime heat and humidty. Learn about why it's important to have your home AC system tune...

31:38Mar 26, 2015

# 22 Crawl Spaces. To Seal or Not to Seal?

Tom and Bret discuss the origin and nature of crawl spaces. How they impact comfort utility bill and moisture. Been hearing about the benefi...

31:43Mar 26, 2015

#21 What Makes Windows Energy Efficient?

Tom and Bret visit with special guest Mark Barr. Mark is Vice President of WeatherBarr Windows in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Learn about what make...

31:57Feb 3, 2015

#20 Energy Efficient Gift Ideas for 2014

Give the gift of energy efficiency. Tom and Bret share some interesting and affordable gifts. Gifts that have a return on your investment. G...

31:52Dec 18, 2014

#19 Cold Home in the Winter? Moisture on the Windows? Find Out Why.

Tom and Bret discuss the causes of an uncomfortable home during the winter. Also, why moisutre developes inside upon the windows, wall, ceil...

31:34Nov 21, 2014

#18 Is Your Fireplace Really Saving You Money?

Do wood burning fireplaces and natural gas or propane log inserts really lower heating costs? Learn some facts about wood burning and natura...

31:35Oct 9, 2014

#17 Energy Makeover 2014-Manufactured Home Edition

Learn how Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp retrofits a 1999, single-wide manufactured home with enery efficiency measures and components....

31:25Oct 9, 2014

#16 Energy Efficient Consumer Appliances

Consumer appliance expert Chris Burnley is in the studio to discuss energy efficient appliances. Chris is the Arkansas and southern Missouri...

31:08Jul 18, 2014

#15 Understand How Gov't Regs Will Raise Your Electric Bill

Special guest AECC Director of Compliance and Support breaks down new Environmental Protection Agency regulations that will cause your elect...

31:22Jun 12, 2014

#14 Identifying Things That Heat Up Our Homes In The Summer

Learn about how our homes heat-up in the summer. Heat that causes our air-conditioner to run and the electric meter to spin. Heat that cause...

31:29Jun 3, 2014

#13 Efficient Use of Ceiling Fans During The Summer. Other "Fan" Facts

During the hot summer months learn how to use your ceiling fans in the most efficient manner. Also, learn about the heat gain producted by y...

31:25Jun 3, 2014

#12 How's Your Indoor Air Quality?

HVAC expert Tom goes into detail about why and how some homes have issues with indoor air quality.

32:01May 8, 2014

#11 Rebuilding or Major Remodel? The Time is Right for Energy Efficiency

Tom and Bret discuss the recent outbreak of tornadoes and how to incorporate the proper energy efficiency measures and components while rebu...

31:22May 6, 2014

#10 Your Thermostat. To Adjust? Or Not to Adjust?

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31:35Apr 17, 2014

#9 Importance Of Servicing Your Central Air Conditioner Unit

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31:15Apr 17, 2014

#8 So You Really Want to Live Off the Grid?

Tom and Bret discuss living off the grid. They address facts about being detached from electricity providers, city water & sewage systems, c...

31:31Apr 5, 2014

#7 How EPA Regs May Raise Utility Rates and Affect Reliability

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31:35Apr 4, 2014

#6 Home Energy Audits. Need One? What to Expect

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31:50Apr 4, 2014

# 5 Space Heaters. Facts, Operational Cost and Safety

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32:06Apr 4, 2014

#4 Water Heaters

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Apr 4, 2014

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#4 Water Heaters

If you desire a comfortable home with manageable electric bills, welcome to the Smart Energy Tips podcast. This audio resource provides fact...

31:55Apr 4, 2014

#3 Generator Safety

The "Curse of the Groundhog" extreme winter 2013/2014 continues. Tom and Bret discuss winter power outages and gasoline powered backup gener...

33:09Apr 4, 2014

#2 Curse of the Groundhog...Punxsutawney Phil Was Right!

Tom and Bret discuss the winter of 2013 & 2014 and how weather, low temperatures, thermostats, human habits and behaviors and more impact yo...

31:52Mar 28, 2014

#1-Gotta Start Somewhere. Maiden Voyage...

Meet your show hosts Tom Hunt & Bret Curry. Learn about the details of your electric bill and begin learning how to improve your comfort wit...

31:11Mar 27, 2014

Smart Energy Tips-Maiden Voyage

If you want to lower your home utility bills and have a more comfortable home welcome to Smart Energy Tips podcast. Here we bring you fact b...

Mar 25, 2014

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