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Another dollar in your pocket is…another dollar in your pocket, right? <\/p>\nAnother dollar in your pocket is…another dollar in your pocket, right? <\/p>\n
Sometimes, when you look at different ways to save energy in your home, you feel overwhelmed. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s a lot of work just for tiny savings. <\/p>\n
C\u2019mon, should you really install gaskets in each of your electrical outlets so you can save another $10 per year for the next 30 years? <\/p>\n
What\u2019s $10 buy anyway? <\/p>\n
Here are some comparatively easy ways to save a nice chunk of cash throughout the year (read: low time and\/or cash investment in return for good money and energy savings): <\/p>\n
1. Get a Water Meter<\/strong><\/p>\n You might already have one. But if you don\u2019t, getting one will give you much more accurate billing. <\/p>\n Bonus savings go to you if you have fewer people in your home than bedrooms. <\/p>\n That\u2019s just the way it works out practically. <\/p>\n 2. Add Insulation<\/strong><\/p>\n How\u2019s the insulation in your home? Do you have an adequate amount in your attic? Remember, heat rises and wants to seep out tiny cracks and crevices you can barely see. <\/p>\n This happens because of a natural phenomenon called \u201cstack effect,\u201d which actually harms your air conditioning\u2019s efficiency too. <\/p>\n Your exterior and interior walls also may not have an appropriate amount of insulation. <\/p>\n Call a contractor, but only one with at least a couple decades of experience and a pristine reputation (research Google, Angie\u2019s List, and Houzz). You get what you pay for with insulation contractors. <\/p>\n 3. Can\u2019t Afford an Energy Efficiency Upgrade? Wait! Yes You Can. <\/strong><\/p>\n Many utilities now offer what\u2019s called \u201con-bill\u201d financing. They\u2019ll charge you monthly payments for an energy efficiency upgrade of your choice. <\/p>\n But, don\u2019t let yourself become a victim. <\/p>\n Choose an energy efficiency upgrade with a short payoff period. New windows, for example, take 15 years (and usually more) before they pay for themselves. <\/p>\n Instead, look at upgrades like smart thermostats, new insulation, or a new water heater (or a new HVAC system if yours is 15+ years old). Do your research online at multiple sources so you get a fair, objective opinion. <\/p>\n