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The Cool Down is mainstream America's guide to a cleaner, cooler future, making it easy for people from all walks of life to help themselves while helping the planet.

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thecooldown.com > green-home > austin-texas-homeowner-utility-gas-bills-1949-home

Texas homeowner shares utility, gas bills for 1949 home with decades-old HVAC

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (682+ words) "The attic also barely has insulation, so a lot of heat transfer there." One Austin homeowner's 2025 utility and gas bills are drawing attention for a simple reason: They offer a real-world look at how expensive an older, draftier house can…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > los-angeles-homeowner-replaces-hvac-furnace

Los Angeles homeowner skips $700 repair, replaces 27-year-old HVAC and furnace for just under $13,000

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (437+ words) "If the install is cleanly done that's a good deal, I'd even say a great deal for California." When a decades-old air conditioner suddenly freezes over, homeowners are often left with a difficult choice: pay for a repair that may…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > balcony-solar-maryland-homeowner-experiment

Low-cost solar looks tempting in Maryland, but commenters warn of a 391-watt cutoff

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (439+ words) "Up to 391 watts, you are correct. No wiring needed." For homeowners interested in solar but deterred by the price of a rooftop installation, the legalization of plug-in solar panels represents an opportunity. Now, as dozens of states consider allowing these…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > bbb-warns-door-to-door-solar-scams

BBB warns about door-to-door solar pitches: 'Free panels' can leave homeowners stranded

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (464+ words) In some cases, installers start work and never finish it. A knock at the door can make rooftop solar sound like an easy win. You might hear "free panels," or be told of endless government support, and electric bills that…...


thecooldown.com > green-home > new-jersey-township-community-solar-electric-bills

New Jersey town offers up to 21% off electric bills with community solar, no rooftop panels required

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (404+ words) Residents can enroll for free and receive credits connected to local renewable energy production. East Windsor residents may have a new way to lower their electricity bills without installing solar panels on their roofs. The New Jersey township is launching…...