Energy Conservation Savings

Air sealing and insulating

Properly insulating walls, ceilings, attics and floors and creating a tight fit for windows and doors can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs annually and reduce total energy costs by up to 10%.*

Programmable thermostats

The average household saves about $180 a year in energy costs* with a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts interior temperatures at night or during the day when everyone is away at work or school.

Heating/cooling system replacement

Depending on the age and model of your furnace, boiler, heat pump or air conditioning system, new ENERGY STAR-rated systems are up to 15% more efficient and can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.*

Hot water heater upgrades

An average 2.6-person household spends $400–$600 a year on heating water. Unless you’ve replaced your water heater very recently, you can save from $30 to almost $300 a year, depending on the kind of Energy Star-rated water heating system you select.*

ENERGY STAR appliances*

• Washing Machines – An ENERGY STAR qualified model saves an average of $50 a year on utility bills. That’s enough, over the life of your washer, to pay for the matching dryer.
• Dishwashers – Qualified models use 41% less energy than the federal minimum standard and use significantly less water.
• Refrigerators – The latest models use 40% less energy than conventional models sold as recently as 2001.
• Freezers – The latest freezer models use at least 10% less energy than required by federal standards.

Window replacement

Due to the expense of purchasing and installing new windows, they’re rarely cost-effective on the basis on energy savings alone. That said, new ENERGY STAR labeled windows, doors and skylights are twice as efficient as many that were made as recently as 10 years ago. If you need to replace old windows for esthetic or maintenance reasons, you’ll also feel a significant improvement in the comfort of your home by reducing solar heating.

Geothermal heat pumps

By using the earth’s natural heat, this efficient technology uses about 30% less energy than a standard heat pump and is quieter too.*

* Source: www.energystar.gov

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