Want to reduce your utility bills, use less energy and help out the environment? By making just 10 changes to your home or apartment, all of them easy and inexpensive "Do-It-Yourself" projects, you can save 20% or more on your home energy bills. Click on any of the ten steps below to get more information and to view helpful how-to videos.
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For an upfront cost of about $500, the average home could achieve an annual savings of $375 in the first year, and higher levels in the future.
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- Go Straight to the How-to Videos
Follow this link to watch short online videos that take you step-by-step through most of the energy efficiency improvements listed above. - Consider Getting a Home Energy Audit
A home energy audit is a great way to assess how much energy your home uses and to help figure out what efficiency improvements make the most sense. View videos of a recent energy audit in Charlottesville. - Find out About Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
There are numerous programs available through federal and state governments, utility companies and other sources that can help cut down on costs. - It's Not Just for Homeowners
The efficiency improvements outlined above make sense for renters, landlords, offices, government and more. - Want to Do Even More?
Consider making more capital-intensive efficiency upgrades or installing home renewable options such as solar photovoltaics, micro-wind, or geothermal.
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