Study Shows Replacement Windows Are Best to Improve Home Energy Performance
A study conducted by Ann Edminster used energy models of a single-family home to analyze how she could achieve the greatest impact on home energy efficiency at the most competitive cost. Ms. Edminster is a an architect and LEED Accredited Professional (AP). To determine how she could get the biggest bang for her buck, Ms. Edminster compared three possible energy efficiency improvements she could make to a home: the installation of high R-value replacement windows, improving overall insulation and installing a solar photovoltaic array. Based on this analysis she concluded that high R-value [...] Continue Reading...
Top 10 Tips For Making A Home Energy Efficient
Today's home buyers increasingly prefer energy efficient homes and condos. An energy efficient home or condo not only contributes toward cutting your utility bill, but can also increase the value of your property.
Many features go into making a home energy efficient. Energy efficient products are available for almost every part of a house such as the plumbing system, water heating system, appliances, air conditioning, electrical system, roofing materials, windows, insulation, etc.
So where do you start to learn about ways to make your home or condo more energy efficient? Start with an Internet search. There are [...] Continue Reading...
The Home Energy Audit: the First Step for an Energy Efficient Home
As a homeowner you obviously want to prevent skyrocketing utility bills. Good news; you can invest in ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. But, before you go about making drastic changes to your home, you might consider an Energy Audit. Such an audit will provide an assessment of how much energy your homes uses and evaluate how you can make your home most efficient. From here, you can begin a plan of attack for making your home more energy wise.
A professional energy audit involves hiring a pro, who will complete [...] Continue Reading...
Check Your Energy Usage: The Home Energy Audit
Doing a home energy audit is a smart way of keeping your energy use in check. This way you can keep track of the different appliances you use at home and how much energy these appliances use. A home energy audit, if done properly, can help you cut your monthly utility bills since doing so will make you conscious of your energy use at home.Many people do not know that even if their appliances are turned off, these still consume energy when they are left plugged to an outlet because they create phantom loads. Also, remote [...] Continue Reading...
Ways To Keep Your Home Energy Efficient
There are ways that you can keep your home more energy efficient. One way is to seal up any air leaks that you find around your home. Air leaks can make chilly drafts throughout your home and have you paying more on your energy bill each month. It is important to find these air leaks and seal them up to prevent cold drafts in your home. Your windows and doors are a great place to check for air leaks in your home. Another thing you can do is to keep your heating and cooling system operating well. Have your heating and cooling system checked and [...] Continue Reading...
