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Benefits For The Homeowner |
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For most of us, our house is the largest investment that we will make in our lives. It is an important decision. It should be. If we choose wisely and take care of this investment, it will earn us a very attractive return. But a house is much more than an investment. It's where our kids play and where our families will gather to celebrate with one another. It's where we eat and sleep and where we seek solace after long days. It's our shelter. It's home.
Your home's performance is central to its investment value, its comfort and its healthiness. You should make improvements to your home that not only maximize the return on your investment, but also improve your home's comfort, durability and indoor air quality. If you haven't tested your home, then you don't know. If you are a new homeowner that wants peace of mind that your new home is performing as advertised, it is wise to have your home tested. If you live in an older home that is drafty and subject to temperature swings, then an Energy Audit can save you money and stop the constant battle with your thermostat. If you are building a new home or remodeling a home as an investment, adding energy efficient features will make your home more attractive and a Home Energy Rating will guarantee the efficiency to prospective buyers. Or maybe you just want to save the world some burnt coal. An energy efficient home is the best place to start.
Utility bills and the comfort of your home are options and YOU have a choice. You can make many improvements on your home that are basic and are completed by you. If you are building a home, ask your contractor for an Energy Star Home.
Benefits of an Energy Efficient Home:
Lower Utility Bills
Protect Health of Family
Increase Comfort of Home
Return on Investment from Energy Efficient Improvements Outperform
Increase the Value of Your Home
Keep Outdoor Pollutants from Entering Your Home
Reduce Pollution-Main cause of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Better Outdoor Air Quality
Increase Viability of Renewable Energy
Qualify for Energy Efficient Mortgages and Energy Improvement Mortgages |
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