Energy Efficiency Tips

Everything you wanted to know about being Energy Efficient

Energy Saving Recipe Cards

Basement and Crawlspaces (PDF) – Comfort, Health and Safety strategies
Foundation Decision Tree (PDF) – options for improving basements and crawlspaces
HVAC Systems (PDF) – maintenance
Insulating Subfloor (PDF) – best way to insulate floor systems
Insulating Walls and Rim Joists (PDF) – locating the thermal envelope
Sealing Foundation (PDF) – air seal before insulating
Sealing Walls and Rim Joists (PDF) – air seal then insulate
Appliances (PDF) – reducing load
Fireplaces (PDF) – consider efficiency
House Ventilation (PDF) – which is best for your home
Insulating Exterior Walls (PDF) – retrofit pre-exhisting walls with insulation
Lighting (PDF) – an easy was to save
Forced Air Systems (PDF) – conditioned air where you want it
HVAC (PDF) – identifying what type you have and how to use it
Water Heater Choices (PDF) – types of water heaters
Water Heater Distribution (PDF) – how your water is distributed
Water Heater Efficiency (PDF) – ratings and costs

The wave of the future

Electric Vehicles (PDF) – is an electric vehicle right for you?
Types of Electric Vehicles (PDF) – cheat sheet to help determine the various options
Nuts and Bolts of PHEVs (PDF) – plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
Nuts and Bolts of BEVs (PDF) – battery electric vehicles
Electric Vehicles Overview (PDF) – resources for further info