The Weekly Poll: What have you done to make your home more energy efficient?
The weekly poll is now running on solar power. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain.
This week’s question has to do with your home and what you have – or haven’t – done to make it more energy efficient. Most people I know have switched to compact fluorescent light bulbs and I know several people who’ve gone a step further and replaced old appliances with more energy efficient models. But that’s just small potatoes compared to all the things that can be done – and the money that can be spent – in the name of energy efficiency. I’m talking adding extra insulation, caulking windows, installing attic ventilation, switching to a tankless water heater and even adding solar panels.
So what about you? What kinds of steps- if any – have you taken to make your home more energy efficient? Have you gone the low cost/low effort route or gone for broke by making some major changes? Or maybe you’re somewhere right in between? Cast your vote and let me know.
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Author: Suzy
Hard working Knoxville real estate agent by day. Intrepid Knoxville real estate blogger by night.
Last June, I replaced over 30 light bulbs in my home with CFLs and some energy saver halogen bulbs. For the next 3 months, my electric bill averaged $48 per month LESS than the year before.