What DOES save Energy?
Turn the furnace fan to "Auto" from "On", Ductless mini-split heaters, high efficiency washing machines, air-sealing and insulating uninsulated attics, programmable thermostats(that are programmed), fixing hot water leaks, heat-pump water heaters, getting rid of old refrigerators, CFL lamps, sealing heat ducts, storm windows on single pane windows, motion detectors on outdoor lighting, turn stuff off!
What DOES NOT save Energy?
You cannot tune up a gas furnace- its a placebo, new windows!, closing the refrigerator door quickly!, routine weatherstripping and caulking, gas furnace tune ups, radiant barriers and cool roofs (in the NW), insulating the floor, water heater timers, Amish electric hearth, energy use feedback systems
condensed from a talk by Michael Blasnik (energy efficiency statistician)
Here is a link to an article about what is happening in homes across america, spending on energy efficiency and utility bills continue to go up...
We are Building Performance Institute, Inc. ( BPI ) Certified as:
-Building Analysts
-Envelope Professionals
-Heating Professional
-Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
- Residential Building Envelope- Whole House Air Leakage Control Installers
We are also PTCS (Performance Tested Comfort Systems) Certified as:
- Duct Sealing Technicians
- Heat Pump Commissioning Technicians
- Energy Auditors
- Quality Assurance Inspectors
In addition, we are Certified by HRAI for Mechanical Ventilation Installation
and Earth Advantage raters
Where do we use energy in the home?
Before we can consider renewables we should work to ensure that our households are as efficient as possible. Not wasting energy creates what Amory Lovins calls "NegaWatts".
This just in: There is a direct link between energy savings & water conservation.
At least 13% of all electricity use in the US is water-related.
Air Sealing
Air sealing is one of the most significant energy efficiency improvements you can make to your home. Air sealing will not just reduce energy costs: it will also improve your home's comfort and durability.
Before air sealing, you should first do the following:
You can then apply air sealing techniques and materials as needed, including caulk and weatherstripping.
Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel, like those around doors and windows. However, hiring a contractor to perform a Blower Door test, which pressurizes and depressurizes your home to measure air leakage, can help you find many of your home’s hidden leaks.
Energy Trust of Oregon offers cash for air sealing, duct sealing and testing.
Central Lincoln PUD and Consumers Power do not offer incentives for air sealing, only duct sealing.
Where can we save?
Click on the image to get the entire document from Oregon Dept of Energy
