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How To Save $100+ With A DIY Energy Audit
Jess Commins
Energy efficiency is seriously sexy…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)
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
InefficientIncandescent
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
Other energy efficiency quickies…
Uncle Sam wants YOU to save energy.
Tax credits expiringDecember 31, 2010
Heating, Ventilating& Air Conditioning
InsulationRoofing
Water heatersWindows
Doors
There’s only so much you can fitinto five minutes…
www.renewabelle.com
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