A budget of $300 can get big results
Here are a few steps to start with!
1. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
What it costs: $1-$20 each (quantity discounts available)
Why do it: CFLs use 70% less energy
2. Install an Energy Star-rated programmable thermostat
What it costs: $29-$100
Why do it: Save up to 15% on heating and cooling bills
3. Employ "smart" power strips that use motion or power sensors
What it costs: $35-$50 each
Why do it: "Idle current" can account for 1%-2% of energy bills
4. Clean or replace furnace and air-conditioning filters
What it costs: $2-$20 each
Why do it: Clean filters can reduce heating/cooling costs by 1%-2%
5. Caulk and seal walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, and duct work
What it costs: $10-$40 for caulking, weather-stripping, or mastic
Why do it: Eliminating drafts can save 5%-30% on heating costs
6. Insulate older water heaters and pipes
What it costs: $30-$45 for thermal blanket, pipe insulation, and tape
Why do it: Preventing heat loss can save 4%-9% on water-heating costs
7. Audit your home energy use with a DIY guide (energystar.gov or hes.lbl.gov)
What it costs: $0
The Benefit from making changes to your home will not only benefit you but Our World!
• Replaced 1 incandescent lightbulb with a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL), we'd save 2 million pounds of CO2 per day
• Reduced their driving by 1 mile every day, we'd save 4.8 million pounds of CO2 per day
• Washed their clothes in cold water, we'd save 2.4 billion pounds of CO2 per year
• Line-dried 1 load of laundry once a week, we'd save 836 million pounds of CO2 per year
• Turned down the thermostat 2° (to 68°) in winter and up 2° (to 78°) in summer, we'd save 26 million pounds of CO2 per day
• Unplugged their electronics when not in use, we'd save at least 13 million pounds of CO2 per day
We'd save 20 billion pounds of CO2 per year, the equivalent of 2 million fewer cars on the road for 1 year. Based on 4.8 million Sunset readers
Call me today for all advise on your Real Estate Needs!
DeVerie Riley~661-833-3500~ Associated Real Estate
Our Company loves to work with other Realtors!
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