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Got this from my latest issues of Natural Home magazine<\/a>. \u00a0Great source of information on such things. \u00a0On pages 18 and 19 are some really great things to look<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n

8 Steps to an Efficient Home:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

8 Steps to an Energy-Efficient Home<\/h1>\n

By Natural Home Staff<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Order an energy audit. Offered by most utility services for $500 or less, an energy audit will determine how your home<\/strong> is using (and wasting) energy, giving you a starting point for improvements. Some insulation companies offer free energy audits, but use<\/strong> caution. They may supply only the portion of the results related to their product, rather than a comprehensive overview.<\/p>\n

2. Insulate and seal. Using your energy audit results, seal gaps where air leaks in and out of your home<\/strong>. Sealing and insulating your home\u2019s \u201cshell\u201d\u2014its outer walls, ceilings, windows, doors and floors\u2014is often the most cost-effective way to improve efficiency. A knowledgeable homeowner or skilled contractor can often save up to 20 percent<\/strong> on heating and cooling costs by sealing and insulating.<\/p>\n

3. Conserve water<\/strong>. Processing household water<\/strong> uses lots of energy. Reducing water<\/strong> use<\/strong> reduces energy use<\/strong>. (See \u201cPower Wash,\u201d page 68, for tips on reducing water<\/strong> use.)<\/p>\n

4. Buy efficient appliances and lighting. Visit\u00a0www.energystar.gov<\/a> for Energy<\/strong> Star appliance ratings. Depending on their age and efficiency, it may be worthwhile to replace outdated appliances. According to the U.S. Department of Energy<\/strong> (DOE), the major home<\/strong> appliances that use<\/strong> the most energy are (greatest to least) the refrigerator, washing machine, clothes dryer, oven\/stove, dishwasher, computer, television and microwave. Replace inefficient incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) or light-emitting diode (LED) lights.<\/p>\n

5. Be smart about heating water<\/strong>. Water heating is your home\u2019s third-largest energy expense, accounting for 14 to 25 percent<\/strong> of your utility bill, according to the DOE<\/strong>. Its website offers four ways to cut water-heating bills: use<\/strong> less hot water, turn<\/strong> down your water<\/strong> heater\u2019s thermostat, insulate your water<\/strong> heater, or buy<\/strong> a new, more efficient model. Tankless water<\/strong> heaters and solar<\/strong> water<\/strong> heaters are two efficient choices.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Use power strips. You can reduce appliance energy use<\/strong> by attaching them to power strips you turn<\/strong> off when not in use<\/strong>. Power strips eliminate \u201cphantom loads\u201d\u2014the energy appliances pull when turned off but still plugged in.<\/p>\n

7. Consider new windows. Improving window efficiency is one of the best uses of renovation dollars. Windows account for 10 to 25 percent<\/strong> of energy bills. Choose double- or triple-pane windows with low-E coating. If you can\u2019t replace windows, consider efficiency-enhancing shades or coatings.\u00a0The DOE offers tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. Finally, consider alternative energy. Heating and cooling account for the bulk of your home\u2019s energy use<\/strong>. Consider alternative energy only after you\u2019ve made your home<\/strong> as efficient as possible. Tax incentives and rebates for solar, geothermal and wind energy systems help offset costs. Read more in \u201cCan You Afford to Go Green?\u201d<\/p>\n

Conservation\u2014where do I begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pyramid of Conservation is designed to help you prioritize steps and develop an action plan to improve your home\u2019s energy efficiency. Check out the image gallery for a look<\/strong> at the Pyramid of Conservation.<\/p>\n

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For the pyramid of conservation = http:\/\/www.mnpower.com\/powerofone\/one_home\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Got this from my latest issues of Natural Home magazine. Great source of information on such things. On pages 18 and 19 are some really great things to look for:<\/p>\n

8 Steps to an Efficient Home:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

8 Steps to an Energy-Efficient Home <\/p>\n

By Natural Home Staff<\/p>\n

1. Order an energy audit. Offered by most utility services for $500 or less, an energy audit will determine how your home is using (and wasting) energy, giving you a starting point for improvements. Some insulation companies offer free energy audits, but use caution. They may supply only the portion of the results related to their product, rather than a comprehensive overview.<\/p>\n

2. Insulate and seal. Using your energy audit results, seal gaps where air leaks in and <\/p>\n

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