Vice President Biden and Secretary Chu recently launched the Home Energy Score Program to help consumers save money by saving energy. The program is kicking off in 10 pilot locations across the nation.
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Thanks to the Recurve blog for this list of useful projects to help prepare your home for the winter months.
1. Dodge the Drafts: Drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use. Employ an old Great Depression fixture, the draft snake. These can easily be made yourself, just place a rolled bath towel underneath a drafty door.
ConsumerReports.org recently tested new heat-pump water heater technology, and the results are promising. The system works by using heat from the air to help heat water. Models from GE, Rheem, and A.O. Smith consumed nearly 60 percent less energy than standard electric heaters, resulting in possible annual savings of up to $325.
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