Lighting
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. Way better!
Appliances
When buying an appliance, remember it has two price tags: the purchase price and the energy price. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances use 10–50% less energy and water and can save you hundreds of dollars over it's life.
Heating and Cooling
Keep return air grills and heating vents clear of furniture, rugs and drapes, so there is no interference with the flow of heat through you home. This will help you saving money and making your home more comfortable.
Lighting
Installing occupancy lighting sensors in areas with occasional use can cut energy costs by 25% or more.
Heating System
Tune up your furnace and air conditioning systems once a year. Doing this insures that they will run efficiently as possible and could saving hundreds of dollars a year. It more than pays for itself.
Indoor air quality
Increased dust could be a sign that it is time to change your air filter or that your duct work is not well sealed. We can help!
Wood Fireplace
Close the damper to prevent warm air from escaping through the chimney and ensure the damper fits properly. Closing off air leaks in your home minimizes energy loss and maximizes money savings!
Weather-Stripping
Weather-stripping provides a barrier between the fixed and movable sections of doors and windows. Apply weather-stripping to operable windows, exterior doors, garage doors, and doors that lead to the attic.
Thermostat
Install a programmable thermostat. You can save 2% on your heating bill for every 1 degree C you turn down your thermostat. With a programmable thermostat to consistently lower your heat when you don’t need it, you could save up to $71 a year!
Laundry
Switch to cold when doing your laundry. 85 – 90% of the energy used to wash your clothes is used to heat the water. By turning the dial to cold on your washing machine, you help the environment, save energy, and save money
If you are interested in getting specific recommendations for improving the efficiency of your home, consider contacting Make it Green to ask about our home energy auditing service.