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Heating & Cooling

Home heating and cooling can account for as much as 50% of a household’s energy bills. Effectively managing your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems requires no sacrifice of comfort, yet can have a massive impact on energy bills. Furthermore, HVAC adjustments can be made in small steps, making it the perfect solution for homeowners who are looking to make gradual, yet tangible improvements in their energy efficiency.

Home Envelope

The outer walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and floors of a house each represent a potential site for heat and air transfer. Properly sealing and insulating a home is a cost-effective way to save up to 20% on annual heating and cooling costs. Educated homeowners or knowledgeable contractors can add insulation, seal leaks, and replace windows in a step-by-step retrofit.

Electronics & Office

A large percentage of the energy consumed by electronics devices does not come from the hours spent watching television or surfing the internet, but from the time these devices spend in “standby” mode. This so-called “vampire energy loss” can account for 5 to 8% of a household’s electricity bill. There are two main ways to reduce this loss: 1) Invest in ENERGY STAR certified models, which use less energy or 2) Reduce the time that devices are in “standby” mode by using "Smart" power strips.

Appliances

In today’s market, energy efficient appliances use 10-50% less energy and water than standard models. The key to understanding energy efficient appliances is to compare the additional cost of the appliance to the energy saved over its lifetime. In most cases, the money saved by switching to an efficient model more than outweighs the higher upfront cost of the appliance.

Lighting & Fixtures

New-age lighting has been generating a lot of hype in the last several years, and for good reason! Lighting comprises between 10 and 20% of the average American home’s electricity bill. While most consumers have been told to “switch their bulbs” to reduce their bills, the landscape for energy-efficient light bulbs can often be confusing and overwhelming. With some basic information, however, switching bulbs is one of the simplest and most cost effective ways to lower your energy bills.


SUMMARY:

How energy efficient is your home? Do you feel a draft in the winter? Does your house seem to stay hot in the summer time no matter how much you blast the air conditioning? A more energy efficient home can save you money, while making your home more comfortable and more environmentally friendly. Most homeowners want a more energy efficient home, but they struggle with how to make this goal a reality. We can help! Our Energy101 Guide will empower you with the information you need to save energy at home. Our energy saving tips and advice are easy to understand. Just click on the area of your home that you're interested in upgrading and we'll give you the most effective ways to save energy. To learn more about energy efficient tax credits and incentives, please visit our Energy101 Guide to Tax Incentives . To create your own personalized energy savings plan for your whole home, you can take our free Virtual Home Energy Audit . Once you've determined what energy saving upgrades are right for you, we'll help you make these savings a reality. We offer a full range of energy saving products from energy efficient light bulbs to ENERGY STAR appliances . For service upgrades, our team of experienced service professionals will make your home upgrade easy. We are a 1-Stop Shop for all of your energy efficient home improvements. Let's get started!