This guide will help you learn how to save money and decrease carbon footprint by lowering your energy usage. The approach here is to assess and improve he home heating efficiency in order to optimize the energy consumption.
Step 1. Conduct a Home Energy Assessment
The first step to make your home more energy efficient is to conduct a Home Energy Assessment. This assessment will help you identify the best ways to reduce your energy use and save money on utility bills.
A Home Energy Assessment will tell you how much energy your home uses, where it comes from, and what you can do to reduce your usage and costs.
In order for the assessment to be accurate, it’s important that someone knowledgeable about your home’s systems (such as an electrician or HVAC technician) does the assessment.
Step 2. Replace Windows in Your Home
Windows in our homes can be replaced with a variety of materials, from wood to metal.
Wooden windows are a popular choice as they maintain the traditional look of the home, are relatively easy to maintain and are available in a range of styles. They also offer the most insulation and noise reduction for your money.
Metal windows provide excellent thermal insulation, but the cost is often prohibitive for most people.
Plastic windows offer good thermal insulation and soundproofing at an affordable price. However, they are not as durable as other window materials and need more maintenance to keep them looking their best.
Step 3. Upgrade the Insulation in Your Home
The insulation in your home is what keeps the heat inside during the winter and the cool air inside during the summer. It also keeps your house safe from outside elements.
If you are looking to save money on your energy bill, it might be time to consider upgrading the insulation in your home. This is a project that you can do yourself and will not take very much time or effort.
To this end installing flat-faced ducts and duct covers to decrease air leaks in your HVAC system is a good method to improve your insulation
. This will help keep costs lower.
Flat-faced ducts and duct covers are used to decrease air leaks in the HVAC system and keep costs lower. They are installed in the same way as round or oval faced vents, but they have a flat face instead of a round or oval face.