When you think green as it relates to your home, the green
you think of is money. Your home can be a money pit but if you think green you
can change that!
We all look around our homes and can identify endless home improvement
opportunities. But today with energy costs at an all-time high and continuing
to increase, investing in home energy efficiency can really pay off.
For example, replacing a 10-15 year old furnace & air
conditioner and making sure that the ductwork is sealed properly, can reduce
your heating and cooling cost by over 50% and depending upon home construction
and climate zone, installing energy efficient high-performance windows can save
$300-400 a year.
The average U.S. household spends approximately $2,200 per
year on energy -- nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling, according
to Energy Star and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Of the rest,
about 14 percent goes to heating water, 12 percent to lighting and 13 percent
for appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.
By replacing your appliances and light bulbs you can save
even more in your home. And in 2016 there maybe more tax incentives.
So isn’t this month time to think green?
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