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GSK’s President is Efficiency Vermont EEN Contractor of the month, in October’s edition of Green Energy Times Magazine

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GSK Employees Treated To Fresh Off the Griddle Breakfast Sandwiches!!

On Tuesday morning, the boss- our President & CEO, Greg Kristiansen, treated everyone to a catered breakfast outside of the shop! Our client, friend, & professional chef, Hub, from Hub’s Grub & Grill, cooked everyone fresh off the griddle breakfast

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Buy Quality Fixtures Through Your Contractor, Not The Big Box Stores!

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse, and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.” – John Ruskin (1819-1900) English critic, essayist,

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Preserving the Health of Our Nation: The Crucial Role of Plumbers & HVACR Techs

“There’s no question that our health has improved spectacularly in the past century. One thing seems certain: it did not happen because of improvements in medicine, or medical science, or even the presence of doctors; much of the credit should

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The Importance of HVAC/R Filtration

A filter’s primary purpose is to protect your HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air-conditioning) system’s heat exchange coils from collecting dirt and debris, which significantly decreases thermal transfer, as well as system capacity and function. The secondary purpose, is to maintain and

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The Consequences of Improperly Installed, Designed, & Maintained Ducts

The National Comfort Institute estimates that the typical U.S. duct system is only 57% efficient, due to implications from improperly installed, designed, and maintained HVAC ductwork. On average your home loses anywhere from 15%-40% of the conditioned air that’s circulated

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The Importance of HVAC Maintenance

Can you imagine putting a 100,000 miles on your car before it’s next oil change? It’s pretty obvious to most that the car, having run that long without proper maintenance would not be running in top condition. If the car’s motor

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“Hybrid” Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters

Water heating is essential for our daily life and household activities. We use it to shower, cook, wash dishes, launder our clothing, and for our personal hygiene. Unbeknownst to most, water heating alone is the second largest home utility expense!

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Switching to Water Efficient Fixtures: Save $$$, Energy, & Natural Resources

Improving water efficiency in your home or business can reduce operating costs, energy consumption, and the strain on our natural resources – specifically our fragile water infrastructure. With energy efficiency becoming an increasingly talked-about topic in today’s world, filled with climate change

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Food Service Industry Savings $$$

The food service industry essentially buys and sells energy through the consumption and production of food. The industry as a whole spends approximately $30 billion on energy per year. The importance of upgrading and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment is vital to a

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