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.
Read more on The Home Energy Score: Measuring “MPG” For Your Home…
According to the Energy Information Administration, U.S. households will spend an average of $986 on heating this winter (October 1 to March 31). This signifies a 2.5% raise from last winter… Which is particularly bad due to the fact that heating degree-days are expected to be 3% warmer this season.
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.
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