Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Energy Efficiency

TOP 10 REASONS e Invest in ENERGY EFFICIENCY 1 Comfort Higher performing buildings are more comfortable than leaky poor performing buildings. 2 Safety 80% 4CORE has overseen energy audits and efficiency upgrades on over 680 homes. Approximately 80% of these homes had significant health and safety issues, including gas leaks, high carbon monoxide, mold mildew, electrical issues and more. Get checked for your family's safety. Homes Dollar Savings Investing in your home is smart. Energy efficiency and renewable energy investments generally outperform stocks, earning approximately 7% return on investment or better in annual dollars saved through avoided energy 7% expenses. 280 World Per Capita Total Primary Energy Consumption 4 Energy Savings 160 146 125 Americans use more energy per capita than any other country. 52 16 We can do better than that! O Energy Stars Today's modern ENERGY STAR rated electronic and combustion appliances use significantly less energy than the old stuff. So ditch your pilot light for a high efficiency furnace, boiler or water heater and upgrade your 20 year old refrigerator. energitel ENERGY STAR 6 Resale Value High performing homes sell faster. Colorado's real estate multiple listing service (MLS) has a column for the energy efficiency rating of your home. A professional energy assessment will create the necessary data for this column. Homes with solar PV (photovoltaics) have been shown to sell for more. Granite counters are not the only thing home buyers are looking for! The Multiplier Efect $477 - Average amount saved per home per year after efficiency upgrades x 10 years = $4,770 x 100 homes = $477,000 Reduced Economic Leakage Energy $aved Wind Coal Power Dollars spent on energy tend to leave our community, while dollars Power saved tend to re-circulate. What would you spend your energy saving dollars on? You Are HeSre Joh Creation Just imagine how happily-employed our local insulators, HVAC technicians, and solar installers will be when you fix decide to invest in the performance of your home. 10 Good for the Earth Increasing the performance of your home is a great place to start on your mission to save the planet! Schedule an assessment Today! 4CORE HomeR Four Comen Oa de Discounts and incentives are available now. www.fourcore.org 970-259-1916 [email protected] Africa Asia & PIUPano N. America (millions of Btu)