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Homeowner’s Guide to Energy Efficiency

Homeowner's Guide Encrgy Efficiency Taking a look at your home's energy-efficiency and making some key updates is great for the environment, but also provides significant cost savings that can be used to invest back into your home, family vacations, college educations, and more! OVERALL · Regulate energy loss by insulating your home's walls with open-cell polyurethane spray foam for 50% better insulation than traditional products. Bonus: Open-cell spray foam is also a sound dampener! - As current lights burn out, replace bulbs with CFL or LED for 75-80% energy savings. - Program your thermostat for while you're asleep or away-by scaling back just 10-15 degrees for 8 hours, you can save 5-15% per year on your heating bill! EXTERIOR · Keep the garage well-sealed to reduce energy loss. · Strategically plant shade trees to reduce sun exposure. BEDROOM · Unplug device chargers when not in use. - Make it a rule: turn off lights when leaving your room. - Open the curtains for natural lighting, and use spot lighting for specific activities like reading and homework. turn off Fiights Open the curtains --00 BATHROOM - Reduce your shower by 5 minutes to save 10-25 gallons of water! Unplug · Repair leaky plumbing fixtures or replace with energy-saving ones. - Install a certified ventilation fan to control damage-causing moisture. KITCHEN - Install an ENERGY STAR qualified range hood ventilation fan, which uses 60% less energy on than standard models. - Use your microwave to reheat or cook small portions only-or get rid of it all together. - Run your dishwasher only with a full load. LIVING ROOM - Keep all vents clear of furniture to improve airflow. · Ensure vent connections are well-sealed, filters are clean, and ducts are not damaged. - Connect your entertainment system electronics to a power strip so that you can easily cut power to them when not in use. Brought to you by > Master Pack I masterpkg.com SOURCES http://www.masterpkg.com/spray-foam-insulation/ http://www.resnet.us/energy-saving-tips http://www.motherearthnews.com/renewable-energy/save-money-on-energy.aspx?Pageld=1 http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/thermostats http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/lighting-choices-save-you-money http://water.usgs.gov/edu/qa-home-percapita.html http://www.energystar.gov/?c=products.es_at_home_tips ........

Homeowner’s Guide to Energy Efficiency

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Taking a look at your home’s energy-efficiency and making some key updates is great for the environment, but also provides significant cost savings that can be used to invest back into your home, fa...

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