ReENERGYze The Neighborhood Family Energy Event www.cleanenergyprojectnv .org & snbpp.org Insulation: Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer . There are several common types of insulation ² fiberglass, cellulose, rigid foam board, and spray fo am. When correctly installed with air sealing, each type ofinsulation can deliver comfort and lower energy bills during the hottest and coldest times of the year . Insulation performance is measured by R-v alue ² its ability to resist heat flow. Higher R-values mean more insulating power. Different R-values are recommended forwalls, attics, basements and crawlspaces, depending on yourarea of the country . Insulation works best when air is not moving through or around it. So it is very important to seal air leaks before installing insul ation to ensure that you get the best performance from the insulation. $For the b iggest savings ± the easiest place to add insulation is in the attic. Look at your attic floor, if your insulation is level with or below the floor joists, you probably need to add more.
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Heating & Cooling ± HVAC Systems� As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Making smart
decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a
big effect on your utility bills ² and your comfort.
�Steps to save money & energy with your HVAC System:1. Change your air filter regularly ± Check your filter every month, especially during the summer and
winter, if it looks dirty change it. A dirty filter wastes energy & money by slowing down air flow and
making your system work harder.2. Tune up your HVAC Equipment annually ± Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems
and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a
contractor do annual pre-season check-ups.
3. Install a programmable thermostat ± Ideal for people who are away from home for set periods of
time throughout the week, preprogrammed settings on a programmable thermostat can save you about
$180 every year in energy costs.
4. Seal your ducts ± This can improve the efficiency of your system by 20%. See the Duct board for
more information.
5. If your HVAC system is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it ± replacing your old heating
and cooling equipment with ENERGY STAR qualified equipment can cut your annual energy bill by
nearly $200.
$Heating and cooling costs the average homeowner about $1,000 a year - nearly half the
home's total energy bill. If your central air conditioning unit is more than 12 years old,
replacing it with an ENERGY STAR-qualified model could cut your cooling costs by 30%.