Conducting Your Own Home Energy Audit
If your monthly energy bill has started to make you cringe, then it might be time to conduct an energy audit on your home.
If your monthly energy bill has started to make you cringe, then it might be time to conduct an energy audit on your home.
When the holiday season starts and the winter chill comes around, the heating bill at your property will naturally increase as you keep yourself warm and cozy. However, if your home is not being heated efficiently, you are essentially letting your hard earned dollars escape into the air as wasted energy.
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 10% of air leaks out of the average house through the windows? Also, an estimate by Energy Star states that homeowners could save an annual 7-15% on their energy bills by replacing their own windows with more efficient models.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heating can account for 25% of a home's energy use. Here's how to keep from wasting it.