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How To Save $100+ With A DIY Energy Audit
Jess Commins

Energy efficiency is seriously sexy…

Energy Audit 101

Energy terms you need to know… Btu – British thermal unit (measure of energy) Therm – on a gas bill (100,000 Btu) Kilowatt (kW) – power equal to 1,000 Watts Kilowatt-hour (kWh) – on an electric bill (power flow at 1 kW for 1 hour)

Bring Out Your Data! (this one’s not data yet…)

Is it hot in here or is it just you? 50% energy

Hot for water heaters… 20% energy

Get lit for less… 10% energy LEDs CFLs Inefficient Incandescent

Living off the plug… 20% energy

Assess your position. Energy data rocks!

Blow it out your house holes…

Cracks are whack.

It’s not so much the glass…

Doors have cracks, too…

Your home needs cushion…

Caulk it like you mean it

Weatherstripping: fun for all seasons www.ohdeedoh.com

Other energy efficiency quickies…

Uncle Sam wants YOU to save energy. Tax credits expiring December 31, 2010 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Insulation Roofing Water heaters Windows Doors

There’s only so much you can fit into five minutes… www.renewabelle.com www.ecodesiac.com

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