Issue #16 | April 09, 2024 | Read on Web
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Issue #16 | 04/09/2024 | Read on Web
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Welcome to our 16th issue of Bill’s Bulletin. Do you remember watching Captain Planet when you were young? Or perhaps your children did. Either way, we thought Captain Planet Bill would be a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month!
This month’s bulletin is loaded with energy savings tips, tricks, and fun facts! Let’s take pollution down to zero and dive into April’s Bulletin!
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Welcome to our 16th issue of Bill’s Bulletin.
Do you remember watching Captain Planet when you were young? Or perhaps your children did. Either way, we thought Captain Planet Bill would be a perfect way to celebrate Earth Month!
This month’s bulletin is loaded with energy-saving tips, tricks, and fun facts!
Let’s take pollution down to zero and dive into April’s Bulletin!
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April 2024
Read time: 3-4 Minutes
In most Wisconsin homes, the water softener is a familiar fixture. You know, that big clunky thing-a-ma-jig in our basement that eats bags of salt in order to aid in our battle against hard water. Yet, despite routinely lugging heavy 40 lb. bags of salt into our basement every few months, how often do we pause to ponder the purpose behind this ritual?
What role does salt play in softening our water? How does this contraption actually remove the hardness from our water? Join us on a journey of discovery as we unravel the anatomy of the water softener. Together, we’ll explore….
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April 2024
Read time: 3-4 Minutes
In most Wisconsin homes, the water softener is a familiar fixture. You know, that big clunky thing-a-ma-jig in our basement that eats bags of salt in order to aid in our battle against hard water. Yet, despite routinely lugging heavy 40 lb. bags of salt into our basement every few months, how often do we pause to ponder the purpose behind this ritual?
What role does salt play in softening our water? How does this contraption actually remove the hardness from our water? Join us on a journey of discovery as we unravel the anatomy of the water softener. Together, we’ll explore….
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Turn Up Your Thermostat
The Department of Energy estimates a savings of 1 percent for each degree you raise your thermostat per 8 hours during the Summer months.
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The Department of Energy estimates a savings of 1 percent for each degree you raise your thermostat per 8 hours during the Summer months.
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Line Dry Clothes
Spring & Summer can offer nice days to line-dry your clothes. Doing so extends the life of your dryer and reduces energy consumption.
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Spring & Summer can offer nice days to line-dry your clothes. Doing so extends the life of your dryer and reduces energy consumption.
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Change Your Air Filter Regularly
The Department of Energy reports that a clean air filter can reduce heating and cooling costs by 5% to 15% for the average Wisconsin homeowner.
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Change Your Filter Regularly
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The Department of Energy reports that a clean air filter can reduce heating and cooling costs by 5% to 15% for the average Wisconsin homeowner.
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Invest in a Smart Thermostat
According to Focus on Energy, a smart thermostat can save an average of $200-300 per year on your heating and cooling bills in Wisconsin.
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According to Focus on Energy, a smart thermostat can save an average of $200-300 per year on your heating and cooling bills in Wisconsin.
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Hellisheiði geothermal plant in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital has the largest and most sophisticated geothermal district heating system in the world.
Leveraging the country’s abundant volcanic energy and underground rivers of magma, Iceland’s supersized geothermal heating system provides heat via steam and hot water pipes to nearly 90% of its buildings and residents.
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Geothermal plant in Reykjavík
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Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital has the largest and most sophisticated geothermal district heating system in the world.
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Remarkably, Iceland’s geothermal energy is so readily available and sustainable, its infrastructure extends to its streets and sidewalks. This ingenious design eliminates the need to plow and salt many of its roadways during winter storms. Therefore, greatly reducing salt pollution via runoff into freshwater ecosystems.
By tapping into this renewable energy source, Iceland sets a global example, significantly reducing pollution and positioning itself as one of the world’s cleanest nations.
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Leveraging the country’s abundant volcanic energy and underground rivers of magma, Iceland’s supersized geothermal heating system provides heat via steam and hot water pipes to nearly 90% of its buildings and residents.
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Remarkably, Iceland’s geothermal energy is so readily available and sustainable, its infrastructure extends to its streets and sidewalks. This ingenious design eliminates the need to plow and salt many of its roadways during winter storms. Therefore, greatly reducing salt pollution via runoff into freshwater ecosystems.
By tapping into this renewable energy source, Iceland sets a global example, significantly reducing pollution and positioning itself as one of the world’s cleanest nations.
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April 10th is National Hug Your Dog Day!
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Post a picture of you hugging man’s best friend in our comment section and be entered to win a swag bag from Kettle Moraine Heating!
Swag bags include a drawstring bag, can koozies, mousepad, stress balls, a free home radon test kit, pens, and more!
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April 10th is National Hug Your Dog Day!
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Post a picture of you hugging man’s best friend in our comment section and be entered to win a swag bag from Kettle Moraine Heating!
Swag bags include a drawstring bag, can koozies, mousepad, stress balls, a free home radon test kit, pens, and more!
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Kettle Moraine Heating has offset more than 819,649 mmBTUs worth of energy & emissions through YOUR support and purchase of energy-efficient upgrades.
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Thank you to all of our customers for helping us make a HUGE difference in the environment.
We couldn’t have done it without you!
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Energy-saving metrics provided by WI Focus on Energy. Energy-savings/offset equivalents calculations: https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator#results
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Kettle Moraine Heating has offset more than 819,649 mmBTUs worth of energy & emissions through YOUR support and purchase of energy-efficient upgrades.
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Thank you to all of our customers for helping us make a HUGE difference in the environment.
We couldn’t have done it without you!
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Energy-saving metrics provided by WI Focus on Energy. Energy-savings/offset equivalents calculations: https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator#results
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⚡ 4 Electrical Services You ⚡
Didn’t Know We Offered
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⚡ 4 Electrical Services You ⚡
Didn’t Know We Offered
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Is there anything you would like to see from us?
We’ll do our best to answer your questions and feature the most popular requests in our next issues!
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Hey John,
Is there anything you would like to see from us?
We’ll do our best to answer your questions and feature the most popular requests in our next issues!
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As we wrap up April’s bulletin, remember that small changes lead to big impacts. Join us in our Earth Month celebrations by incorporating eco-friendly practices into your daily routine. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment.
-Bill Brink, Owner
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Thank you for reading! We encourage you to celebrate Earth Month and go green by taking a few simple steps to reduce your energy consumption. Whether it’s switching to LED light bulbs, planting a tree, or investing in energy-efficient HVAC equipment, every bit helps!
-Bill Brink, Owner
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Kettle Moraine Heating
& Air Conditioning, LLC
W325 S1767 Mickle Rd
Delafield, WI 53018
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Kettle Moraine Heating
& Air Conditioning, LLC
W325 S1767 Mickle Rd
Delafield, WI 53018
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