New tax credits are available for homeowners, making this the best time to turn your house into an energy-efficient home. Homeowners who purchase and install eligible products, including energy-efficient windows, doors, roofs, insulation, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes may receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for improvements completed through December 31, 2010. For a complete summary of tax credits and requirements, visit http://www.energystar.gov and click on “Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency.”
Using compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) instead of comparable incandescent bulbs can save approximately 50% on your lighting costs, use only one-fourth the energy and last up to 10 times longer.
U.S. Department of Energy
Do not leave your holiday lights on all day while you are at work – or all night while you are sleeping. Choose a specific time (a couple hours in the evening) to enjoy the festive lights and then turn them off.
Dry consecutive loads of laundry By drying loads back-to-back, you take advantage of retained heat, thus using less energy
A drafty home, rooms that are too hot or too cold, and high energy bills are all common issues for homeowners-- We can Help!!!
