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If you want to start saving then see how each Base Load and Index can guide you into the most cost-effective solutions. Think of these as ‘bloodwork’ charts that the Doctor reviews to diagnose the problem and guide the cure. Also see the BONUS INFO - The complete cost is just $9.95

If your Electric Base Load (EBL) is average or higher...

Reduce electricity by installing CFL and LED bulbs, occupancy Sensor and Dimmer Switches; Use Energy Star appliances and standby power reduction with ‘Smart Strips’; Consider unplugging unneeded appliances, under used refrigerators and naturally…turn off lights when leaving rooms. A high Electric Base Load is usually a combination of non-CFL lighting left on for extended periods and old inefficient appliances (i.e. 20 year old refrigerators, electric hot tubs). Inexpensive Kill-A-Watt meters are an easy way to find out why your monthly electricity bill is higher than necessary.

If your Home Heating Index (HHI) score is average or higher...

First, set it right from the start. Your home Efficiency Consultant can recommend savings tactics like correctly setting or installing a Programmable Thermostat. Over 70% of US homes that have Programmable Thermostats have not set them at all or set them incorrectly!

Second, improve your thermal boundary. Exterior and interior air sealing and better insulation for attics, attic hatches, walls, basements, crawl spaces, and rim joists. A certified technician can define the most cost effective regions to seal and insulate using key tools like a Blower Door Test to ‘quantify’ air leakage and location and/or an Infrared Camera to ‘qualify’ the insulation and windows.

Third, get your heater up to speed. Go for duct cleaning, sealing, and insulation, and a tune-up of your heating system. HVAC tune-ups are recommended every 12/24 months for oil/natural gas based heating systems, and a technician should be able to measure the efficiency after tune-up. This efficiency measurement is useful, because it permits you to estimate the Return on Investment for upgrading to new furnaces or heat pumps with 95% or higher efficiency. Consider improving the efficiency of HVAC equipment, especially if it is more than 10 years old. If your system is more than 5 years old, microprocessor HVAC ‘economizers’ can also provide 10-15% increases in efficiency as a much cheaper alternative to complete equipment replacement.

If Base Water Usage (BWU) is average or higher...

Seriously consider water saving tactics and equipment. You can reduce water consumption by installing high performance shower heads, low-flow or dual flush toilets and faucet aerators. Remember that you also save money by reducing your water heating costs, especially when it comes to the showers! If you are using significantly more than 70 gallons/person per day, you may also have a water leak.

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law by President Obama in February of 2009 has created some tremendous opportunities for homeowners. This Green De-Coder will help you uncover information regarding whatever energy efficiency improvement tactics you want to pursue, including: