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Energy Analysis and Efficiency Ideas
From time to time, you probably have questions regarding your home’s
energy use or energy efficiency. Each home is unique and can only be evaluated
effectively by providing specific information for analysis. For example,
two houses having the same square footage may not be similar when it comes
to the amount of energy used in the same time period. Some factors that
can contribute to the differences are the number of people living in each
home, the wall and ceiling insulation, differences in appliances, number
of windows, etc.
To evaluate your home’s
energy use, click on the link button below for a home energy audit and
evaluation. This energy audit will ask you a number of questions regarding
your home. You can use either the quick audit or the more detailed energy
evaluation. The analysis will provide you with an estimate of energy costs
for your home. You can also use this energy audit to compare energy costs
of different heating and cooling systems, water heater types, window selections
and many other items.
Home
Energy Saver
Whether
you’re planning to build a new home, live in an older house or a
newer one, or reside in an apartment, there are many ways to ensure that
your home uses energy efficiently. Use of Compact Fluorescent bulbs (CFLs),
upgrading insulation, installation of a geothermal heating and cooling
system, and installing a programmable thermostat are just a few things
that can help you save money on energy costs. But there are many other
ways to reduce your monthly energy bills. Just click on the link below
for ideas on how to conserve energy and make your home a better place
to live.
Energy
Star
Government
Website Offers Tips to Save Energy
A new
website sponsored by the Department of Energy shows consumers how to save
money on their energy bills. The website is part of the federal government's
Smart Energy Campaign launched to help consumers conserve energy and decrease
demand for dwindling natural gas supplies.
To see energy saving tips go to:
Department
of Energy
The site
recommends a whole-house energy efficiency plan, which asks consumers
to think about their home as an energy system with interdependent parts.
The website has dozens of energy efficiency tips for your home.
For answers to your home energy questions go to:
Energy Advisor Website
Click on the above energy advisor website link to provide you with additional home energy answers, tips, and ideas.
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