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You Can Perform a Home Energy Walkthrough

See how you can take the first steps to saving energy and increasing comfort with a home energy assessment.

You Can Perform a Home Energy Walkthrough

Published: 3/27/2023 7:14:08 PM

See how you can take the first steps to saving energy and increasing comfort with a home energy assessment.

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You go to the doctor once a year for a checkup; it's smart to do the same thing for your home with a home energy assessment to help diagnose and stop waste. That's the best medicine to help make your home more comfortable and efficient.

Little bits of energy waste add up, so making sure all the systems in your home are working at peak efficiency matters:

  • Set your water heater temperature at 120°F, which is hot enough for comfortable showers without wasting energy.
  • Energy-efficient LED lighting uses less energy and lasts longer than conventional incandescent bulbs.
  • Use a programmable thermostat to set home temperatures forward or back while you're asleep or away to save up to 10% on your heating and cooling costs.
  • Electronics continue to use energy even when they're fully charged or turned off. Use advanced power strips to stop these vampire loads from feasting on your electricity.
  • Purchase ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances and electronics to save on energy and water use.
  • Seal cracks and gaps around your home with caulk or expanding foam. This acts as a windbreaker for your home, helping the insulation work up to its full potential.
  • Check insulation levels; make sure they're up to at least minimum recommendations.
  • Ductwork exposed in unconditioned spaces, like attics, should also be air-sealed and insulated. This will keep you from heating and cooling the great outdoors.

Smart energy savings around your home really add up to making your home more comfortable and efficient.

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  • Customer Service
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  • Home and Business
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    • Energy Assistance
    • Energy Solutions
    • Heating Options
    • Load Management
    • Rebates and Incentives
    • Heating Equipment & Rebates Brochure
    • REC Program
  • Community
    • Cooperative Connections Newsletter
    • REED Fund Projects
    • Related Sites
    • Report an Outage
    • Safety
    • Scholarships
    • Storm Center
    • Tours
  • Cooperative
    • Annual Meeting
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Minutes
    • Bylaws
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Employment Opportunities
    • October is Co-op Month
    • Staff
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Contact Us
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Products
    • Water Heaters
    • Grills
    • Kohler Standby Generator
    • Geo Thermal Heat Pump