Easy Energy Savers
Easy To Do - Don't Cost A Lot

Listed In Order Of Payback Effectiveness

• Replace old lighting with new LED light bulbs (when the old bulbs burn out)
• Saves $5 to $10 per month
  
• Replace a Dehumidifier with a box fan in summer and a low power heater/blower in winter
• Saves $5 to $10 per month
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer as full as possible at all times
• Saves $5 to $10 per month
• Use Indoor and outdoor window insulating kits or storm windows
• Saves $5 to $10 per month
• Use small electric space heaters strategically in the winter
• Saves $5 to $10 per month
• Use electric heating blankets, heating pads and heating floor mats
• Saves $5 to $10 per month
• Plug all heat (cold) leaks with caulk, sealer and weather stripping
• Saves $5 to $10 per month

Total Savings
$35 to $70 Per Month
$420 to $840 Per Year
$4200 to $8400 In Ten Tears
$8400 to $16800 In Twenty Years

Use your savings to reduce your debt and save thousands in interest expense

Energy Savers That Cost A Bit More But Can Add Value To Your Property

Listed In Order Of Payback Effectiveness

• Add more insulation to your attic
• Insulate your basement
• Use portable air conditiong/heat pump units in the most utilized rooms so you can set the house thermostat at cost savings levels while staying comfortable in the areas you spend most of your time in
  
• Install Sun Domes or Skylights
• Replace old windows with new ultra efficient multi pane or laminated windows
• Add a fireplace, a wood burning pot belly stove, or a Franklin stove. You can make logs from waste paper (mache) or use trimming from your trees and bushes
  
• Add a new layer of framing ( 2 x 2, 2 x 3 or 2 x 4) over existing drywall. Extend the outlet or electric boxes. Then add insulation. Then add 1/4" drywall over that. In addition to massive energy savings you get extra fire protection and better sound proofing.
• When replacing your siding, add extra framing with 2 x 2, 2 x 3 or 2 x 4. Then add extra insulation to that and then install the new siding. In addition to lowering your heating and air conditioning cost, you will get better sound proofing. Combine this job with window replacement.

 Shopping Around For Lower Rates On Electricity and Natural Gas Can Be Risky.

When rates are high and the "independent sellers" have inside knowledge that rates will come down in the future, they try to lock you into the high rates (under the guise of rate "protection") and charge you a penalty if you cancel your contract. They may also give you special rates for a limited time and then double the rate after a few months and then charge you a penalty if you cancel the contract.

When rates are low, you will have a hard time finding someone who will lock in your rate and there may be hidden escalation clauses built into your contract.

"FREE' Energy Stuff That Regular People Really Can't Afford

These Items Make Nice Science Experiments But Are Very Expensive And Give You A Poor Return For The The Money You Spend On Them.

Try all of the easy energy savers first before you invest in any of these.

• Solar Panels
• Thermal Solar Systems (Black Metal)
• Wind Turbines
• Large Battery Packs