Originally Posted by
rickair7777
If you're going to be in your house for a while, do all the insulation upgrades. This will save big on the energy bills, and increase value when/if you sell.
Get a new water heater and HVAC system if yours is old...new ones are VERY effecient.
America could save 30% on annual usage with insulation upgrades across the board is what I hear from the insulation industry. Plus, you can do
your own home energy audits (Energy Star insulation info).
My dad also got a new furnace and he's told me it's a big difference in the lower energy usage. It won't take long to pay for itself.
Other upgrades: newer washing machines save water and use less energy. Toilets that flush different amounts for #1 vs. #2. LCD Tvs use less energy than plasma screens. Then plug the power strip into a
wireless outlet and you keep it from drawing current while not in use.