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10 Steps to a More Energy Efficient Home
Posted by: | CommentsCooling and Heating is the Primary Energy Hog in a Home
Heating and cooling costs account for about 50-70% of the energy used in the average Texas home, the Energy Efficient Saver program from Electricity Bid and Pierce Energy is the easiest, most effective way to:
- Save money (up to 30% or more) on your Texas electric bill
- Improve the general well being and comfort level of your Texas home
- Raise the value of your house, and
- Gives you the opportunity to reduce the demand load in your city which can lower the rate for everyone.
Designed in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy recommendations, the Energy Efficient Saver program combines 10 proven energy saving solutions into a single program that can pay for itself through Texas power savings of up to 30% and sometimes more in annual heating and cooling costs. With the help of the federal and state government many of the costs in this program are paid for by the government.
10 Steps Performed with the Energy Efficiency Saver Program
- Apples to Apples Electric Rate Comparison at Electricity Bid.com
- Blower Door Setup and Calculations Performed on Air Leakage From Home
- Assesment of Insulation Damage in Attic and Walls
- Mastic Paint Used to Seal Leaks Coming From Air Conditioning Ducts Located in Attic.
- Doors and Windows Retrofitted with Devices to Stop Air and Energy Leaks
- Blow in Insulation and Radiant Barrier Installed in Attic
- See Through Energy Efficient Storm Windows Installed on Existing Windows.
- Feasability Study for the Installation of Solar Panels
- Power Saver Device Installed at Meter to reduce the loss of Electricity Through Energy Surges
- Advice on How to Maintain Continued Energy Efficiency Best Practices for Your Home
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Texas State Credit and Reimbursements for Energy Efficient Homes
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Have you heard that the state will reimburse you in whole or atleast in part for doing things to your home to make it more energy efficient like buying those LED or halogen lightbulbs and replacing old air conditioners? Your right, the government will provide assistance and to find out how you only have to check the Governments Database on Energy Efficient Credits.
Texas Energy Efficient Credits Database
Now you are rewarded for using less energy. What could be a better way to encourage the state to go green then by giving you cold hard cash? This database should make it easy to find the program and steps to take to increase your homes energy efficiency. Businesses can take advantage of these programs too and just add that money to the bottom line. The initial investment is usually under $10,000 on the high end and as low as $1,000 for homes. You will usually make this money back in one year and the government will give you money for doing it. Think about it, the utilities do not have to build out additonal power infrastructure which saves them money, and helps the environment. If we can have one less coal fired power plant burning then just think of the benefits you provide your state by getting started with this program. It’s worth it to take a look.