Save on Home Energy Bills This Winter
Check Out These Energy Efficiency Websites!
Did You Know...?
- Americans heating (or cooling) and electricity bills total more than $160 billion annually, and represent about 21% of the energy we use as a nation each year.
- Home energy use contributes about 17% of our national emissions of greenhouse gases.
- Many households could save 20-30% on their household energy bills by implementing energy efficiency improvements.
It's also a fact that energy efficient homes are less costly to own, operate and maintain — and are more comfortable. Home energy efficiency investments will pay off now and in the future, by reducing your energy costs and protecting our environment.
Just How Can I Save on My Home Energy Bills?
If you're looking to save on your heating costs and electricity use this winter, making your home more energy efficient is a great first step.
And look to either Partnerships for Home Energy Efficiency or Efficiency Vermont as your initial resources for energy efficiency tips. Suggestions range from simple acts — like closing window blinds or using compact fluorescent light bulbs — to advice on major home improvements. (For more on purchasing energy efficient products, see Improve Energy Efficiency Today... For Tomorrow.)
Once you're at the Partnerships for Home Energy Efficiency website,
look for the "Featured Links" section in the lower right-hand side of the home page for:
- useful "Energy Savers Tips"
- the do-it-yourself "Home Energy Saver" audit tool
- Or if you click on a "Homeowners" link you'll find a complete list of home energy efficiency links.
At the Efficiency Vermont home page,
you'll want to click on either the "Residential" or "Go Residential" links. From there you'll find:
- general energy saving tips
- saving energy on a budget, including home heating fuel assistance information
- Plus much more technical assistance and design guidance to help make your home more energy efficient.
(NOTE: Efficiency Vermont offers free services to all Vermont electric ratepayers, regardless of income level.)
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