This Season's Topics:
Common sources of leaks
Insulate against High Bills
Johnson County offers a Weatherization program which provides assistance to low-income residents of Johnson County who own or rent a residence and pay some portion of their utility bills. This program makes homes more comfortable, safe and energy efficient. For more information go to:
http://humanservices-aging.jocogov.org/housing.htm
Common sources of leaks
YOU CAN SAVE UP TO 10% OR MORE ON YOUR ENERGY BILL BY REDUCING AIR LEAKS IN YOUR HOME.
Don't Lose Energy out of the Window
Long-term Tip : Install storm windows over single pane windows, or replace them with double pane windows.
Insulate against High Bills
Long-term Tip: One of the more cost effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation in the attic.
Help prevent your heating bill from going through the roof by preventing heat-loss from going through the roof!
A Programmable Thermostat can reduce your heating bill by up to 10%.
Insulating ducts in unconditioned spaces is usually very cost effective. Check ducts for leaks.
Long-term Tip: Install a new energy-efficient furnace or heatpump-furnace combination.
*For more even and more efficient heat, run the fan constantly. This only costs about a penny a day in electric costs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS, GO TO:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_solutions.hm_improvement_highenergy