In terms of the costs of fossil fuels, it’s been the best and worst of times – our own lifetimes, to be specific. Many of us can remember gas at 30 cents per gallon, with heating oil about the same, and electricity costs a non-concern. We didn’t worry too much about the efficiency of our heating systems. Sometimes our homes were insulated with old newspapers between the studs and slate on the roof. And we assumed it would go on and on.

Today, with fuel more than 10 times higher, what sometimes seems the worst of times can become the best of times again, with the help of the wide variety of renewable energies and construction techniques under development, combined with a new, more prudent way of thinking.

The methods shown in this section of our web site are available now, and sometimes do-it-yourselfers trying to cut corners think that all that’s needed is substituting a new gadget for an old one. But trust us, though some of the concepts are simple enough, designing and installing systems that will not only address your needs now, but will also keep working well for you even after they’ve paid your investment back, requires qualified and certified professionals like those who represent Prudent Living Incorporated. Give us a chance to exchange bad times for better.