Brower Power Hour Radio Show Archive
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Brower Home Power Hour: Formerly the CHERP Energy Wise Forum, Brower Mechanical has now recrafted the program to further promote the process of home energy optimization thru home energy audits, insulation, windows, solar and more. Continuing the relationship with the non-profit Community Home Energy Retrofit Project (CHERP)monthly seminars are designed to provide access to virtually free home energy assessments ($300+ value!)that can then lead to maximizing government and utility rebates and incentives to both reduce expense and increase home values. An incredibly informative show to help anyone considering solar or home energy upgrades make the best investment decision utilizing the small solar process by reducing before producing.
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OK, you've been listening to the show regularly and you hear about all the great home energy upgrades you can make, Reduce before you Produce to save on solar panels, seal your attic to minimize the dust and create a more efficient air flow. Improve the the air in your home creating a more comfortable living environment, a healthier living environment for sure. And then, you may even be a candidate for solar once you've laid out your home energy plan. Seems simple. And it is when you're working with Brower BUT, now you have to pay for it. How? Well, listen as Duane and Bill speak with their guest Robert Bendorf from the HERO program, your Home Energy Renovation Opportunity. You'll love how easy and simple it is to get your projects financed with no need for credit apps or proof of income. This is a show where notes aren't a bad idea! Who would have thought you would get all that in less than an hour? For more details, call 916-824-1295. On line at www.gosmallsolar.com
Bill Small and Duane Knickerbocker take you on an incredible energy exploration in this show starting out with the success of the first Energy Exploratorium for your home's utility efficiency. How you get to that space of a truly healthier and more energy efficient home is the core essence of the show and this is one not to miss. The discussion then leads to the free webinar and the next CHERP seminar in Rocklin which is just around the corner. Jack Frost, the regional director of CHERP gives a great explanation why there's value in attending the free seminar to learn what to ask, what to look for and how to get the most out of the rebates available for solar and home energy upgrades. And there's more. Something you'll never encounter with a Brower representative. The SIM. And no, I'm not talking about that little card that goes into your phone. This is the HVAC representative that other companies send out who is nothing more than a Salesman In Masquerade. SIM. The guy who can marginally identify an issue or problem but has only one solution to the repair. Buy a new one! These guys are commissioned sales reps that don't have your best interest in mind. Don't be fooled. Get the real deal. Get Brower to look at your home energy systems maintenance. Call Brower Mechanical today at 916-417-2569 or on line at www.gosmallsolar.com
Clip Board Audit. It's exactly what you think when you apply it to your homes' energy usage. How do you know what you're working to improve, reduce, eliminate with regard to your home energy bills if you don't have a baseline? The Clip Board Audit does just that and when Brower Mechanical completes the audit, you'll have a foundation of what it is you can accomplish along with the recommendations to make your home living environment more comfortable, more temperature stability room to room and do it for a reduced consumption of energy. All this adds up to a lower utility bill! AND you can accomplish most of the energy upgrades recommended at little to no out of pocket expense when you take advantage of the rebates available and special financing. Duane and Bill have an excellent discussion on financing options including the HERO program which is one of the most respected and utilized program for energy upgrades. So if you want to save vs spend, reduce energy consumption before producing energy, live in a more comfortable home environment vs just cheaper energy bills, and get it all done for less than simply throwing a bunch of solar panels on the roof, this is the show for you! For more information, call Duane directly at 916-417-2569. Really. He'll personally get back to you to help with your questions. Or visit Brower Mechanical on-line at www.gosmallsolar.com. You'll be glad you did.
An Energy Exploratorium? How cool is that? You can actually dig in and really up your awareness and knowledge of what it takes to properly address your home's energy systems, usage and efficiencies to create the healthiest living environment for you and your family. Only Brower Mechanical provides the opportunity to educate and inform on the tools and processes necessary to get your home to it's most efficient state through the use of the proper tools to help you decide on your best solar options, your best investment options and your most efficient options. Doesn't it make sense to reduce your energy costs BEFORE you invest in solar? Listen closely as Bill Small and Duane Knickerbocker describe, in detail, what you can find at the Energy Exploratorium, how best to go about getting an audit and how you can use the HERO programs to finance your energy upgrades, including solar, and get the greatest rebates by doing it all correctly. It's only Brower Mechanical that can get this all together for you under one roof, one point of contact one simple and easy to understand report. Call Duane today... yes really, it's his cell phone, 916-824-1295 or visit on-line at www.gosmallsolar.com.
Happy New Year! So the holidays are now over and everyone looks forward to a fresh start. Even your hosts, Bill Small and Duane Knickerbocker have made a significant change in moving the radio show from Talk 650 KSTE to the much larger audience of NewsRadio 1530 KFBK. (Every Sunday at 10a, right after Farmer Fred) It's the beginning of a great new year full of opportunities to do things differently, better. You can be sure the show addresses many of those items as the discussion heads into the air in our homes and how to be sure it's the best living environment possible. Fresher, cleaner air is not only healthier in the long run, it also creates value for your home and in many cases, turns out to be more efficient in the way your home operates. As always, you'll hear examples of homes that have gone through energy upgrades and the results of their investments. To learn more about what an energy audit could mean for your in-home comfort, give Brower Mechanical a call at 916-624-0808 or on-line at www.gosmallsolar.com. Here's to a happy, healthy and prosperous new year in 2017!
First and foremost, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday with friends and family. Today's show dedicates an entire segment to the upper most portion of your home where the beginning of all things energy related really takes place and that's your roof. Enjoy the interview with a roofing professional as hosts Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small dig into all the nooks, crannys and valleys of roofing. Not to mention, if that big ol' guy in the red suit doesn't see a suitably strong roof, well... I would surely want to be certain he had every opportunity to get gifts down my chimney! In addition to the value of roofing to home energy, you'll also hear how the new year brings new options for financing your home energy project and what to expect on the solar front. More efficiency, changing rebates and exciting opportunities to get your home's energy under control and giving you feedback you need to keep those utility bills as low as possible. For more information on the most up to date information on your home energy options, give yourself a holiday gift that keeps on giving back. Call Brower Mechanical today at 916-624-0808 or on line at "www.gosmallsolar.com". It would be one of the best gifts you'll ever receive!
Bet you never knew you could actually touch and feel energy and energy savings. Well now you can when you visit the Brower Mechanical showroom in Rocklin. See what solar panels look like close up and experience what makes a panel different. Here how quiet "Whisper Fans" are for your restrooms. Whole house fans, or course you can see how they function and run. Variable speed pool pumps, furnaces and AC units, they're all there. And then, of course, your hosts, Bill Small and Duane Knickerbocker dive into the why's and how's of home energy efficiency and how to pay for those improvements that pay for themselves over time. For more information, be sure to call 916-624-0808 or visit on line ..."gosmallsolar.com".
That’s right! Did you know there are many ways you can upgrade your home energy system and over a given period of time, the entire cost of the improvements can be offset by tax incentives and energy cost savings? And in many cases, the entire financing for the project won’t even require a credit report on your part. Your hosts, Bill Small and Duane Knickerbocker tackle the explanation of how there are many ways to accomplish the objectives of getting your indoor air quality to meet the expectations you have. Comfort is relative but the process to get you there is similar in most cases. This is a must listen show if you’re intent on getting started on improving your home’s value and the consistency of your indoor air quality. To see in person what many of the options you’ll hear about really look like and how they function, you can now see them in person. The Brower Home Power showroom is now open in Rocklin at 2995 South Whitney. It’s worth the visit as you’ll see how these energy efficient systems actually operate, hear how quiet the new whole house fans are, what a variable speed pool pump runs like and so much more.
For more information call Brower Mechanical at 916-624-0808 or on visit on line at www.gosmallsolar.com.
What a show this week! Your hosts, Bill Small and Duane Knickerbocker knock it out of the park with an interview about the impact of windows on home energy efficiency, cleaner air in your living environment and less noise from a variety of sources that you can remedy. Now if that isn't home comfort... The best part of all this? You can actually see it all in action. Live and in person! The Brower Mechanical Home Energy showroom is now open. Get a glimpse into your attic to see what sealing it tight really means. Listen to a whole house fan running and see it operate. See the advantages of new windows right there. Solar panels? You bet. A variety of types to look at, touch and feel. The best part of it all is there's somebody there to walk you through the showroom, answer questions and give suggestions. No pressure, no selling. Just your own home energy docent. Check it out at 2995 South Whitney, Rocklin CA 95677. Find out more by calling 916-624-0808 or on line at www.gosmallsolar.com
Is your home gobbling up your money by stuffing itself full of wasted energy? If so, this is the show to listen to as your host Bill Small talks with Duane Knickerbocker of Brower Mechanical about things to insure your home is no energy turkey. Like unlocking the potential of your homes' air filtration system. Reducing your energy bills with an energy audit. Getting your attic sealed properly to insure better energy management.
Revitalzing your homes' energy system with a 19 point operational inspection and cleaning of key components of your HVAC. And there's so much more like how to maximize when considering solar, the benefits of energy saving pool pumps and smaller A/C units. And as thankful as you may be to learn how to save more money, we want to be sure to say THANK YOU for listening, for your support and for your business throughout the years. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends! For more information on scheduling your home energy revitalization, call Brower Mechanical today at 916-624-0808. On line at www.gosmallsolar.com.
