Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvements

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, historically each dollar spent on weatherization returns about $1.65 in energy savings and an additional $1.16 in non-energy benefits to households, ratepayers, and society.  Making homes 25-50% more efficient could reduce total US emissions by 5-10% and save the average homeowner hundreds to thousands of dollars per year. 

Types of improvements could include:

• Air Sealing:  Finding and sealing the cracks in your home increases comfort and reduces energy loss. 

• Proper Insulation:  You will be surprised at the gaps and inadequate insulation levels typically found in a home.

• Lighting Improvements:  Lights and appliances account for 10-18% energy usage.  Installing a daylight can reduce that amount substantially and bring the warmth of natural light into the heart of your home.

• Reduction of Water Use

• Furnace Upgrades: Heating and cooling comprises 36-60% of a home’s annual energy.  Older furnaces and air conditioners can be very inefficient and may need to be upgraded.

• Appliance Repairs and/ or Replacement:  Refrigeration averages 12-17% of a homes energy use.  If your refrigerator or freezer is old you may want to upgrade to an energy star model.  We sell Uber-Efficient Refrigerators which are ultra-efficient refrigerators/freezers that use approximately 180 - 280 kw hrs/year (a 40% reduction versus the standard).

• Window Replacement:  Single pane windows can be big heat loss offenders.  We will evaluate your windows as part of the audit.

• Ventilation: Ventilate your attic using the sun with a solar powered attic fan.  A solar panel is directly connected to a fan.