save money and energy this winter with these tips

2

Click here to load reader

Upload: anita-clark

Post on 09-May-2015

183 views

Category:

Real Estate


0 download

DESCRIPTION

Heating and cooling make up more than 50 percent of the average home’s utility expenses, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reports. If you’re dreading turning up the heat this winter because of the spike to your monthly electric bill, save money and energy this winter with these tips.

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Save Money and Energy This Winter With These Tips

SAVE MONEY & ENERGY

this winterwit th tip

Inspec Insulatio

Inspect insulation in attic, walls,

basement, crawl spaces, garage, and utility closets. Add insulation where

needed.

Conduc Hom Energ Audi

Inspect filters, sheet metal, coils, and

vents on furnaces, and other types of heating equipment.

Inspec Heatin

Equipmen

Inspect for air leaks around doors, windows, light fixtures, dryer and

oven vents. Seal cracks with the proper weatherproofing

materials.

Review Utilit Bill

Inspec forAir Leak

Read through 3-5 years of past utility bills,

looking for peak times of use. Ask your utility

company how you can conserve energy and

reduce your bill.

Us Programmabl erm ta

programmabl therm ta

A programmable thermostat will automatically lower your heat so it is not running when you are not home

or are sleeping.

Page 2: Save Money and Energy This Winter With These Tips

7 t 10 degreSim ply lowering you r h eat 10%will save u p to

a year on h eating costs.

Adjus Blind an Curtain

Use blinds and curtains to reduce or prevent heat loss and to help save

money. Install curtains as close to the window as possible and cover the top with cornices for heat loss prevention.

Chec Ou Differen Energ Plan

FOR MORE CHECK OUT REAL ESTATE INFOwww.sellingwarnerrobins.com

ANITA CLARK REALTORSource:http://sellingwarnerrobins.com/2013/11/save-money-and-energy-this-winter-with-these-tips/

If you live in an area with more than one electricity provider, there may be a cheaper plan available than the one you currently have. Visit

energysavings.com to compare and learn options about: e rat

plan

ind e ratplan

prepai plan& tim of us plan

variabl ratplan gree energ

product