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Energy Saving Tips Your Home's Energy Use
The first
step to taking a wholehouse energy efficiency approach
is to find out which parts of your house use the most
energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those areas
and suggest the most effective measures for cutting your
energy costs. You can conduct a simple home energy audit
yourself, you can contact your local utility, or you can
call an independent energy auditor for a more
comprehensive examination.
Energy
Auditing Tips
Check
the insulation levels in your attic, exterior and
basement walls, ceilings, floors, and crawl spaces.
Check
for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings,
windows, doors, light and plumbing fixtures,
switches, and electrical outlets that can leak air
into or out of your home.
Check
for open fireplace dampers.
Make
sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems
are properly maintained. Check your owner's manuals
for the recommended maintenance.
Study
your family's lighting needs and use patterns,
paying special attention to high-use areas such as
the living room, kitchen, and outside lighting. Look
for ways to use lighting controls—like occupancy
sensors, dimmers, or timers—to reduce lighting
energy use, and replace standard (also called
incandescent) light bulbs and fixtures with compact
or standard fluorescent lamps.
Formulating
Your Plan
After you
have identified where your home is losing energy, assign
priorities by asking yourself a few important questions:
How much
money do you spend on energy?
Where
are your greatest energy losses?
How long
will it take for an investment in energy efficiency
to pay for itself in energy cost savings?
Do the
energy saving measures provide additional benefits
that are important to you (for example, increased
comfort from installing double-paned, efficient
windows)?
How long
do you plan to own your current home?
Can you
do the job yourself or will you need to hire a
contractor?
What is
your budget and how much time do you have to spend
on maintenance and repair?
Once you
assign priorities to your energy needs, you can form a
whole house efficiency plan. Your plan will provide you
with a strategy for making smart purchases and home
improvements that maximize energy efficiency and save
the most money. Another option is to get the advice of a
professional. Many utilities conduct energy audits for
free or for a small charge. For a fee, a professional
contractor will analyze how well your home's energy
systems work together and compare the analysis to your
utility bills. He or she will use a variety of equipment
such as blower doors, infrared cameras, and surface
thermometers to find leaks and drafts. After gathering
information about your home, the contractor or auditor
will give you a list of recommendations for
cost-effective energy improvements and enhanced comfort
and safety. A good contractor will also calculate the
return on your investment in high-efficiency equipment
compared with standard equipment.
Tips for
Finding a Contractor
Ask
neighbors and friends for recommendations
Look in
the Yellow Pages
Focus on
local companies
Look for
licensed, insured contractors
Get
three bids with details in writing
Ask
about previous experience
Check
references
Check
with the Better Business Bureau
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current pricing on the customer enrollment page as you sign up
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