Save ENERGY as the weather turns cooler!
I receive periodic updates via email from Xcel Energy. Information received last week related to checking a home’s efficiency for cold weather. This info was very timely as my husband and I were just talking about how turning off our air conditioner was expected to cause a large drop in our utility bill – not the case!
One of the articles related to obtaining a Power Meter from the local library – a gadget that you plug your appliances in to and it gauges the energy usage in watts, amps and in cost. I have picked up the meter (there were probably 10 of them available at our local library), just haven’t made the time to check our appliances yet.
If it is a way to save money while conserving energy, I’m all for it! Let’s see how much energy and money our household can save by better preparing for the cold months ahead.
On a related note, a home energy audit can be completed by Xcel Energy. The audits range in cost from $60 to $120 and include the evaluation of your home and systems from visual checks to infrared readings. If you think your home could be more efficient, maybe an energy audit through Xcel (or another local reputable company) is worth a try – based on the cost, the cost outlay for the audit may be recuperated rather quickly if quick, easy and low-cost fixes are found to make to your home more efficient.
Stay warm out there! Do you have quick, simple or low-cost ideas for keeping your home energy efficient? If so, please comment and share your ideas!
If a new roof is needed over your head to help you stay a little warmer, contact Heath & Co. Realtors – let’s talk about your needs for a new happy and warm home! Feel free to contact Heath & Company Realtors for your buying and selling needs! 970.243.3376 or www.HeathRealtors.com. Like us on Facebook too!
