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HOW ENERGY EFFICIENT IS YOUR HOME?
Home Energy Audit Checklist
We all know and recognize that saving energy is cost effective, but you may not recognize how inefficient your home really is until you conduct an energy audit.  You can spot many problems in your home with a simple walk-through.  Keep a checklist of areas you inspect and any problems or issues you find.  This will help you prioritize your energy efficiency upgrades.
Lighting
Energy expended by lighting accounts for about 10% of your hyrdo bill.  Check the wattage of the light bulbs in your home.  You can exchange 100 watt bulbs and in most cases use a 60 or 75 watt bulb.  Compact Fluorescent lamps for higher uses area are also recommended.
Insulation
If insulation levels are less than the recommended minimum, heat loss through the ceiling and walls in your home could be high.  You likely have the insulation level in your home from the builder that was recommended at the time your home was built. This level might be inadequate by today's standards and should be upgraded, especially if you have an older home.
Check the attic hatch to ensure it has the same level of insulation as the attic, and ensure is it closes tightly In the attic check to ... more

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