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  • 2026
    • October
    • August
      • How to Avoid AC Breakdowns This Summer
    • April
      • Why Your HVAC Filter Isn’t Enough: Tackling Spring Allergies with Building Science
    • January
      • How Often Should You Service Your HVAC System?
  • 2025
    • October
      • SMUD Rebates for 2025
      • The 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit Deadline Is Approaching: Here's Why Now Is the Time to Install a Heat Pump
    • July
      • Understanding SEER Ratings
    • June
      • The Best Ways to Save Money on AC Costs This Summer
    • April
      • From 2-Prong to 3-Prong: Upgrading Your Home's Outlets Safely (and When to Call an Electrician)
      • Understanding AC Unit Repair Costs: Factors and Fair Pricing
    • January
      • Act Now, Stock is Limited: Use Brower to Get 2025 HVAC Prices Before the Next Surge
      • Take Advantage of HVAC Rebates for Single-Family Homes Before They’re Gone!
      • The Top Signs Your Furnace Needs Maintenance
  • 2024
    • October
      • How Much Do Furnace Repairs Cost?
      • The Benefits of Electrifying Your Home in 2025
    • July
      • Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Replace Your AC: What to Know About the R-410A Refrigerant Phase Out
      • Should You Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner?
      • Solar Batteries Vs. Generators: What Backup Power Is Best for You?
    • June
      • Solar Batteries: The Answer to Rising Energy Costs in California
      • How Does a Heat Pump Water Heater Work?
    • May
      • Heat Pump vs AC: Which is Better for Your Home?
      • Is HVAC Maintenance Necessary?
    • April
      • How to Prepare Your Cooling System for Summer
      • What Home Improvement Upgrades Are Available for Tax Credits in California?
    • February
      • Trees are blooming and plants are sprouting. Is your home ready?
    • January
      • Your 2024 Home Energy Efficiency Upgrade Guide
      • How to Decide: Repair or Replace Your Heating System
  • 2023
    • December
      • Why 2024 Is the Year to Get a Heat Pump in California
    • November
      • Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Replace Your Water Heater
    • October
      • TECH Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates
    • September
      • Get Ready For Winter With Brower
    • July
      • Pros & Cons of Whole House Fans
      • Heat Pump TECH Clean California Rebates
    • May
      • 5 Home Upgrades That Will Save You Money in 2023
      • 5 Signs Your AC Needs a Tune-Up
      • Why Solar Is Still Worth It in California With Nem 3.0
    • March
      • How Can Businesses Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act?
    • February
      • Switch to Solar & Get Off The Oil & Gas Rollercoaster!
      • Prepare for the Next Storm with Backup Battery Storage and Generators
      • What’s Happening With Solar Net Metering in California?
    • January
      • Inflation Reduction Act: How to Take Advantage in 2023
  • 2022
    • December
      • What To Do During a Flex Alert in California
      • Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters
    • October
      • How Much Can You Save with New Energy Efficiency & Solar Incentives?
    • September
      • What are the Costs and Benefits of an Electrical Panel Upgrade?
      • Induction Cooktops vs. Gas Stoves: How Do They Compare?
      • 3 Zero Net Energy Home Retrofits
    • July
      • Do Whole House Fans Work?
      • 5 Ways That Heat Pump Technology Has Improved
    • June
      • California Energy Rebates for Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Water Heaters?
    • May
      • How to Avoid Rising Gas Prices with an Electric Vehicle AND Solar
    • April
      • How Much Does It Cost to Install a Heat Pump Water Heater?
    • March
      • Why Go Solar in California Now!
      • What’s Happening to Net Metering in California?
    • February
      • 5 Green CA Home Upgrades for 2022!
      • Roseville Electric Rebates You Can't Miss Out On
      • What’s Happening to the Solar Tax Credit in 2022?
  • 2021
    • November
      • How to Make Your Home More Sustainable
    • August
      • Busting The Top Three Myths About Mini Splits
    • June
      • 6 Noises Your AC Should Never Make
    • March
      • How Home Insulation Can Protect You During Power Outages
    • February
      • Embrace the PACE—It’s “Repair Now, Pay Later” Financing
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Are Geothermal Heat Pumps Anyways?
    • November
      • Why the Generac Pwrcell Battery Has Us Energized!
    • October
      • The New Homeowners Guide to Home Energy and Comfort
      • What Can I Do to Improve Air Quality in My Home?
    • September
      • Generator Maintenance Tips
    • August
      • Don't Miss Out on the Federal Solar Tax Credit
      • 5 Steps to a Healthier Home
    • July
      • 8 Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills This Summer
    • June
      • “No More Gas? What the Frack!?”: What Do Natural Gas Bans Mean for Me?
    • May
      • Why Is My House Still Hot With the Air Conditioner On?
      • Brower Is Hiring—Here’s Why You Should Apply
      • How SGIP Incentives Make Solar Batteries Affordable
      • Why Planning for Backup Power Should Be a 2020 Goal
    • April
      • What Are the Signs That a Water Heater Needs Replacing?
      • Rebates, Incentives, and Financing: Take Advantage Today!
      • How Brower is Keeping You Safe
    • March
      • Power Protection…Going Forward. Home Energy Steps You Must Consider.
      • Can Air Purification and Uv Germicidal Technology Help You Breathe Better at Home?
      • Electricity May Eventually Be Your Only Option. Shocking?
      • Special Edition: Coronavirus in the Home With Dr Tom Hopkins
      • Coronavirus Safety in the Home. Dr. Tom Hopkins Has Some Suggestions.
      • Some Folk Have Toys in the Attic but What About Rats? The Solution Will Surprise.
    • February
      • Electricity incentives are one shock you’ll want to get!
      • Antacids may relieve gas but your utility may be doing something similar.
      • It’s super Sunday! How’s your house doin’. Ready for the big game!
    • January
      • Changes from just a few years ago. Home energy is “hot”!
      • What’s everyone’s favorite radio station for home energy upgrades?
      • 40 years and running… That’s why you know that “guy”
      • New year, new energy! Are you ready?
  • 2019
    • December
      • 5 Ways You Can Benefit from Heater Maintenance
      • How a Free Clipboard Energy Audit Can Help Your Home
      • Tesla, Natural Gas, Solar and Santa. What?
      • Is your home gorging itself on unpredictable energy consumption?
      • Is it really winter now? From wishbones to winter.
    • November
      • So what’s the difference between a chicken and a turkey?
      • Does your refrigerator run better on solar power or utility power? Hmmm…
      • Simple solutions to BIG issues during PSPS
      • It’s the time of year again for “that smell”. Ewww, that smell.
    • October
      • Noise, noise, noise in the attic…
      • Home energy rules apply whether generator or solar power. Class is in session.
      • Less Energy? How about NO ENERGY? PG&E activates PSPS. What to do…
      • Home Energy… what’s on your mind?
    • September
      • Time for the solar hustle. Tax credits change in 2020!
      • Hot-Cold, Cold-hot season changes… now what and when?
      • How Can You Prepare for a Power Shutoff or Outage?
      • Why is high efficiency not necessarily highly efficient?
      • Home energy and trash can speakers
      • CBA has nothing to do with Basketball. Learn more here.
    • August
      • Environmental Stewardship. A conversation with SMUD’s Home Performance Program Manager.
      • Electric guitars, electric cars… where’s this all going?
      • Phew…a treat from the heat. But then what?
      • FREE. Yes. FREE. Brower Mechanical offers a value for FREE!
    • July
      • Record heat means record utility bills, unless you do these few things!
      • High heat and higher bills…unless you listen and act today.
      • Revitalize, Schmitalize. Will it save me money…
      • Use more spend less. Whhhaaat???
    • June
      • Utility Independence…blow that bill to smithereens. BOOM!!!
      • It’s Father’s Day, keep Dad cool… but how?
      • Cold beer and hot showers. It’s that time. It’s that simple!
      • The drip and the temp. You need both. Huh?
    • May
      • The season of heat harkens!
      • A guarantee on your energy bill? C’mon...
      • Btu’s and Hugs for Mom!
    • April
      • Does Your Home Have a Sticker on It Labeled “Organic”?
    • March
      • What’s the Deal With California’s Electricity?
      • Energy Independence — What Does It Really Mean?
      • How To Prepare for Solar Panels: Start Small
    • February
      • How to Benefit From an All Electric Home
      • Swamp Coolers to Smart Thermostats With Brower Mechanical
      • How to Save Money & Energy in 2019
    • January
      • The 3 Step Home Winter Prep Checklist
  • 2018
    • December
      • “Get Smart” About Your Holiday Travels
    • November
      • How Much Energy Does It Take To Cook A Turkey?
    • October
      • H-Ac... Where’s the V?
    • August
      • Cooler Temps Mean Cooler Utility Bills, If...
    • July
      • Electrification: Cold Beers & Hot Showers
      • The Home Is Perfectly Comfortable... But What About the Garage?
    • June
      • The New Look of Electricity for Your Home .... Shocking!
    • May
      • What Is Freon & Why Is It Important?
    • March
      • Stop Your Bills from Skyrocketing When the Weather Gets Hot
    • February
      • Do You Have Friends Named Siri, Alexa or Hey Google?
  • 2017
    • December
      • The Rising Role of HVAC in the Marijuana Industry
      • Does How It Looks on My Roof Matter?
    • November
      • Just Like Goldilocks Found, Do You Find Your Home Feels “Just Right”?
    • October
      • 5 Home Performance Tips to Help You Rake in the Savings This Fall
    • September
      • Smoke Is in the Air. Is It in Your Home?
    • August
      • Did your utility bill just skyrocket?
    • June
      • Replacing an AC Fan Motor — How Much Will It Cost?
      • The Big Chill. Aqua Chill Cooling and How to Get It for Free…and a Little More!
    • May
      • Free A/C Without Solar? Learn How Here!
    • April
      • 3 Steps to Take Before Going Solar
    • February
      • It’s Abe’s Birthday. Honest!
    • January
      • Energy Savings: Hear It From a Home Energy Hero!
  • 2016
    • December
      • California College Students Get Hands-On Training at LFGTE Facility
    • November
      • Is Your Home Stuffing Itself by Gobbling Energy?
      • Is Something Burning in the Furnace? It Stinks!
    • October
      • Is That Carbon Monoxide I Don’t Smell?
      • If Your House Smells Too Good, That Could Be a Problem!
    • September
      • The Benefits of Going Solar This Year
    • June
      • Energy Solutions in the Flesh! Meet the Brower Mechanical Showroom
    • March
      • What Stinks? Indoor Air Quality Matters!
    • February
      • Why 2016 Is the Year to Go Solar With Brower
  • 2015
    • October
      • Small Solar Solutions That Work
      • The Danger When You Produce Before You Reduce
    • September
      • Indoor Air Can Get Really Dirty
    • August
      • SOMETIMES WAITING IS THE BEST THING WE CAN DO
      • TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WHAT TIME IT IS!
      • A New Voice on Radio KSTE
      • Is Our Golden State Turning Green?
    • July
      • Home Sellers & Buyers Learning New Languages
      • TARGET & SEARS SELLING SMART HOME EQUIPMENT?
      • Insulate Your Home With Solar?
      • The Limitations of Technology
    • June
      • Electric Cars Get Bigger Rebates!
      • Do You Want to Pull the Plug on Electric Vehicles?
      • 100 Degree Day Tips to Save Money
      • All Hands on Deck Today!
    • May
      • Getting Clean Energy from Dirty Places
      • Hydroelectric Power and Your Comfort
      • 6 Great Reasons for Residential Service Agreements
      • Placer County and Solar Power
    • April
      • THE SOLAR INDUSTRY EMPLOYS MORE THAN FACEBOOK, APPLE & GOOGLE COMBINED!
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