Nashville Home Energy Solutions - The Energy Efficient Home

The Energy Efficient Home

The good news is that making your home energy efficient or qualifying a new home as Energy Star doesn't involve space age materials and most improvements are extremely cost effective. You will not have to modify the plans to your home at all. In fact, most folks can't tell the difference between an Energy Star Home and a conventional home (until you examine the utility bills of course). You won't notice the energy efficient improvements made to your existing home either as long as they are completed with quality.

Components of an Energy Efficient Home include:

1. Air Sealing
2. Duct Sealing
3. Effective Insulation
4. Energy Efficient Windows
5. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
6. Efficient Water Heaters
7. Lighting and Appliances

6. Efficient Water Heaters

Water heaters account for 15% of your home's energy usage, and high efficient water heaters use anywhere from 10%-50% less energy depending on the technology. When storage systems (tank) are in place, aerators and low-flow shower heads can reduce energy usage as well as water usage.