Easy ways to cut your energy bill
A bill recently introduced in California would ban the sale of energy-hogging incandescent light bulbs by 2012. Aside from changing your light bulbs, there are some other things you can do around the house to save you energy and money.
1: Take an energy audit
Your home isn’t very energy efficient if you have less than six inches of insulation in your attic, if your furnace is 10 years or older, or you have lots of windows on the North side and you live in a cold climate, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.
But, there are some specific calculations you can make to determine just how energy efficient your home is. Take a free energy audit online at the Department of Energy’s Web site. This tool can tell you where your home is leaking energy and what you can do about it.
2: Cut the drafts
The average house loses up to 20 […]
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