Home And Garden Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you By Caleigh Wells The Associated Press Aug 20, 2025 Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking…
Columnists Green with envy By Greg Wilson Daily Journal columnist May 24, 2025 Over the many years my wife and I have owned our Redwood City house, we’ve done what we can to increase its efficiency, both to reduce our uti…
Local News PG&E urges caution with space heaters Updated Apr 11, 2025 Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States, and almost half of these fires occur between December and Fe…
Lifestyle Curing your window's sweats By James and Morris CareyUpdated Oct 1, 2025 During winter months we receive loads of questions about what causes windows to "sweat” and what to do about the problem. Beyond being a nuisa…
Lifestyle Radiant flooring cuts heating bills By David Bradley The Associated PressUpdated Oct 1, 2025 Homeowners looking for a more efficient way to heat portions of their home may find the answer resting at their feet.
Local News 'It's like a sauna' Updated Apr 1, 2025 People sweltered in sticky, 90-plus July weather in the East and elsewhere across the nation Wednesday as fans and air conditioners sucked up …
Local News Are there alternatives to gas water-heaters? Updated Apr 1, 2025 Q. Raymond asks: I currently have a gas water heater. I was thinking of replacing it with what I believe is called a set system, which is basi…
Local News SF radio talk-show host invents possibleenergy-saving switch Updated Apr 1, 2025 The answer to much of California's energy woes could be just a flip of the switch away thanks to brainy radio talk show host Bill Wattenburg.
