Home Energy Upgrades
Utility bills are the second highest cost for most homeowners after the mortgage. Properly sealing and insulating a home can help reduce these costs. Use this checklist to help choose items for your new home that can help improve energy efficiency, lower utility bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Insulation and weatherization products from Dow are a definite “check” for energy efficiency.
Featured Research
- Making your home more energy efficient on U.S. Green Building Council
- Home improvement ideas from the Environmental Protection Agency
- Do it yourself home energy audits by the Department of Energy
- The Energy Savers Booklet from the Department of Energy
- Saving Energy at Home on ENERGY STAR
- 5 Green Improvements to Add Value to a Home by TLC