5 Home Energy Saving Tips

Save Energy.  Save Money.

	1. Inadequate attic insulation You may ask "Why should I insulate my home?" Insulation is beneficial when you have an older home and haven't added insulation. Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are well insulated. When you are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer. Adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort. If you are paying high energy bills. When you build a new home, addition, or have installed new roofing or siding. Checking the insulation in your home is one of the cost effective ways to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars.
	2. Old windows "How can purchasing new windows help me?" Installing Energy Star windows will help to improve your home's energy performance. Purchasing new windows will be aesthetically pleasing and add value to your home. New energy efficient windows are low maintenance. They are easier to clean and operate. Make sure to have your windows installed by trained professionals. Signature Home Services is affiliated with the Installation Masters of the AAMA.
	3. Power Cost Monitors "How can I take control of my energy usage and save money?" Track the amount of electricity your home is using from moment to moment. See the difference of electricity consumption caused by turning on and off the various electrical appliances in your home. Helps to bring awareness to how much money you are spending on electricity.
	4. Save Energy. Save Money. "What can I do today to start saving energy and money?" Change to compact fluorescent light bulbs. An Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75% less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. Install a programmable thermostat. Did you know that properly using a programmable thermostat in your home is one of the easiest ways you can save energy, money and help fight global warming? An Energy Star qualified programmable thermostat helps make it easy for you to save by offering four pre-programmed settings to regulate your home's temperature in both summer and winter - when you are asleep or away. Changing the appliances in your home. Did you know that the average home spends about $2,200 on energy bills every year? Change to appliances that have earned the Energy Star, and you can save $75 a year in energy costs, while saving the environment. Unplug any unused cords not in use. Residential electricity use by consumer electronic products is responsible for approximately 15% of household electricity use. Home electronic products use energy when they're off to power features like clock displays and remote controls. U.S. households spend $100 per year to power devices while they are in this "standby" power mode. Products that have earned the Energy Star use less energy to perform these functions, while providing the same performance and features as conventional models. Using less energy preserves energy resources and helps reduce the risks of global warming while saving money on energy bills.
	5. Have Your Home Inspected by a Professional Let Signature Home Services perform a FREE "In Home Energy and Safety Analysis". We will do a 40 point inspection of your home to help you learn how to save energy and save money. CALL US TODAY!  651.731.1147