by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 21, 2026 | Energy Efficiency and Home Comfort
What Solar Heat Gain Means for Windows Solar heat gain is the share of the sun’s heat that passes through a window. Lower ratings let in less heat, which matters on west and south walls in hot inland summers. Window labels list a solar heat gain coefficient, and...
by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 6, 2026 | Energy Efficiency and Home Comfort
What Cool Roofs Do Cool roofs use reflective materials that bounce sunlight away and release absorbed heat, so the roof surface stays cooler than a standard roof in the sun. The Department of Energy Guide to Cool Roofs explains that they help most in hot and warm...
by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jun 22, 2026 | Energy Efficiency and Home Comfort
How SMUD Rebates Fit Into a Remodel The Sacramento Municipal Utility District serves much of Sacramento County, and its customers can check SMUD rebates before buying new equipment. The utility’s rebates and savings page lists offers for items such as heat pump...
by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jun 16, 2026 | Energy Efficiency and Home Comfort
Planning Indoor Air Quality Into a Remodel A renovation can make indoor air worse through dust, fumes and moisture. It can also make the air better through improved ventilation and cleaner materials. Indoor air quality planning covers both the construction period and...
