The old folks used to say “A stitch in time saves nine.” What they meant was: go ahead and fix that little tear now so that it doesn’t become a big tear down the line, requiring more work and effort. We feel the same way when it comes to building new homes. Doing it right […]
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It’s been a long, cold winter, so we here at Sunlight Contractors are enjoying the first warm days of spring. New Orleans has a lot to offer this time of year. From Earth Day Festivals at our beautiful parks to Jazz Fest, the pleasant weather and lush scenery beckons to visitors and locals alike. But
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5 Groups Working Hard to Keep New Orleans clean and living green The South hasn’t always been known for embracing change, but New Orleans, ever a little risque, has definitely not shied away from the Green Revolution. In fact, we’ve been consistently impressed by the way New Orleanians have taken up the banner for environmental
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“When I called for help, they came right away,” said Frank Winfield when asked about his experience with Sunlight Contractor’s certified team. “They were polite and helpful and kept their work area clean the entire time.” Corey Yates and his crew at Sunlight Contractors are proud to be known for their prompt and courteous customer
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Will it Save or Be Costly – DYI Insulation Upgrade Spending the money on an insulation upgrade can be a good choice for any New Orleans homeowner. The choice of insulation will make a huge difference on your savings. Spray foam insulation offers the largest savings on utilities. Can this be done as a do
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Energy Efficiency Financing Early adopters of solar energy and energy efficiency practices may have been ahead of the innovation curve, but the rest of America is finally catching up. According to research by the Solar Energy Industries Association, 2013 saw a 421% increase in new photovoltaic systems in installed over the previous year. According to
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The toughest part of adding insulation at the Cortez house in Des Allemands? Prying ourselves out of their quaint, little shop out front. Wagon Wheel Ceramics and Gifts, a ceramics and craft shop that Mike and his wife Mary have been running for 35 years, is filled with beautiful statuettes – both finished and unfinished
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However, there are some important things that you need to know as you plan your solar installation. The Louisiana solar tax credit or Louisiana Act 428, which makes solar energy much more affordable for Louisianans, has a few provisos that you should take into consideration as you interview prospective contractors. Forget what you may have heard
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Senator Sheehan’s energy efficiency legislation, which was stalled in Congress due to a proliferation of amendments that were unrelated to energy matters, may be back on the floor as soon as May 2014. Interest in adopting more vigorous practices in energy efficiency is heating up perhaps in part as a response to the recently released
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Mike was eager to go solar, but Shannon says she needed a little convincing. As they contemplated having a solar hot water system installed, she worried about stepping into a cold shower in the morning. Still, the possibility of saving significantly on their ever-rising utility bills was too tempting not to give it a try.
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This winter left no doubt that extreme weather is becoming the norm. From ice storms in the south to blizzards up north, power outages were a real threat to many. In southern Louisiana, damaging storms have been a part of life for as long as we can remember, but real strides have been made in
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Just days after a report was issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warning of the widespread impact of drastic fluctuations in global temperature, NBC News aired “Ann Curry Reports: Our Year of Extremes – Did Climate Change Just Hit Home?” The special featured interviews with a variety of experts, including glaciologist Jason
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Cost Offset By Saving – Spray Foam Insulation Lacy was concerned about the cost of installing spray foam insulation in her trailer. She quickly realized the savings in utilities and her comfort were more than enough to have it installed.
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A Family of Certified SPF Contractors Being a business man is just as important to me as my family. Corey, is a certified SPF contractor (spray foam insulation) who is growing his business and his family. Here is how it started. Years after they first met in ROTC, Ashley passed Corey on the side of
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As Americans become wiser, we adopt more energy efficient practices. As we become richer, we buy more stuff. A lot of that stuff comes in the form of energy-sucking gadgetry: flat screen tvs, iPhones and iPads, cell phones and xBoxes. So while our enlightened energy practices our lowering the cost of energy, our consumer habits
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Lower your Imprint with Energy Efficiency “Now we are at the point where there is so much information, so much evidence, that we can no longer plead ignorance.” This statement issued by secretary general of the World Meteorological Organization Michel Jarraud draws attention to the importance of the report recently released to the world’s major
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Who would you call if you noticed your hot water system leaking on a cold, winter evening? Donna Dallas called the team at Sunlight Contractors, the same guys who’d installed the solar hot water system a year earlier. Not only did someone answer that late night phone call, but Corey and his crew were on
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Before you drop your taxes in the mail this April, be sure that you get credit for all the work you did to make your home more energy efficient. The Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit, which first expired at the end of 2011, was renewed under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, but it
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Curious about what might unify Republicans and Democrats? Would it surprise you to know that it’s something we’ve been excited about here at Sunlight Contractors for years? Senators Sheehan and Portman are championing The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 (ESICA), a bill four years in the making and now widely supported across
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Sno cones aren’t the only way to beat the heat during humid New Orleans summers anymore, and the New Orleans Home and Garden Show gave forward-thinking New Orleanians an opportunity to explore all of the cutting edge possibilities for keeping cool, sticking to a budget, and staying on friendly terms with the environment. The Sunlight
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New Orleans, LA. With energy savings up to 50% per month it’s no wonder spray polyurethane foam insulation has become as popular as it has to reduce home energy usage for homeowners worldwide. In the United States, homes treated with spray foam insulation often qualify for state and federal tax deductions. That is why, Corey
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Corey Yates says “Every home owner in New Orleans and the Greater Area can now afford to save significantly with a complete Home Energy Reduction Service incorporated with Alternative Energy Solutions.” Sunlight Contractors, LLC a New Orleans Solar and home improvement company agrees that the initial costs of installing a PV Solar Energy system has
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Homeowners Can Save on Energy Bills Cutting your monthly household expenses is not new for any homeowner. This holds even more true for you utility and energy bills. Corey Yates, founder of Sunlight Contractors, is very pleased to be able to offer homeowners in the greater New Orleans area the most effective money saving concepts
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Louisiana based contracting company setting new standards in home energy reduction. Jan 14, 2014 – New Orleans, LA Sunlight Contractors, LLC has announced that it is setting a new standard within the solar and home energy audit (RESNET HERS RATER) industries by making a comprehensive home energy audit mandatory before they will consider installing any
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