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Oldies rock and roll, and southern rock tribute, and Americana original music artists, Papa and Mama Root, (www.papaandmamaroot.com) from Grand Island, NY, are finding themselves in some heady company these days.

Ten energy saving, and money saving, tips to cool your home . Summer is on the way and that means the arrival of some sweltering hot days and nights. And, summer time heat also means home air conditioning and costly cooling bills too.

A whole house approach to energy efficiency will not only pinpoint energy use areas that need improvement, but will also tell you which part of your home uses the most energy, according to Brian Paterson, vice president, New Buffalo Impact,.

A house is the single biggest investment most of us will make in our lifetime. It is not only the physical embodiment of a “home”, but also an investment that can grow...if we take care of it and do the right things.

Unless an older home was constructed with energy efficiency in mind, it was probably not insulated to the levels needed to reduce energy bills and waste. Heating and cooling accounts for nearly 70% of the energy usage in the average home.

Drafty, uncomfortable rooms, ice dams and icicles hanging from the gutters, a damp basement, moisture on the windows, mold, and cold floors are common home problems during the winter months. .

Winter will certainly announce its arrival within the next few weeks for anyone living in the Western and Central New York areas, and the arrival won’t just bring colder temperatures, wind, and snow either.

Rising energy costs, expanding use of technology and an increasing mobile society has spawned government agencies and private organizations dedicated to improving the nation’s energy efficiency while also reducing consumption.

We consume energy day and night, home or at work, in almost everything we do. We are always using energy whether we are aware of it or not according to Brian Paterson, Vice President of New Buffalo Impact, a Tonawanda, NY home energy contractor.

Buffalo, NY--You can literally light your path to energy savings by following a few simple tips for more efficient home lighting, according to Brian Paterson, Vice President of New Buffalo Impact, a Tonawanda, NY home energy contractor.