Save Energy and Money

Overview

How do I save money on my utility bills and reduce the amount of energy that my house uses? Should I replace my windows? Install solar panels? Insulate my attic? The answer is that it depends. Every house is unique so it's very difficult to give an easy answer to the question of what makes the most sense -- to lower your utility bills and save the most energy in your home.

Understanding Energy Costs

Every month you get your utility bills in the mail. You open it each time and have a reaction that -- depending on the time of the year -- varies from mild annoyance to shock and disbelief. Energy costs have risen in recent years and most experts expect them to continue to rise. The questions that you might be asking:

Am I paying more or less than everyone else for my high utility bills?
What are the best ways to lower my utility bills?
Is my house energy inefficient or am I just using the heater or air conditioner too much?

EnergySavvy.com can help you answer these questions about saving money and energy in your home.

Getting Started

Find out how efficient your home is! Try our easy online home energy report to find out how energy efficient your home is. We'll give your home an energy score, give you an estimate of what you could be saving on your utility bills, and give you a list of recommendations for how to upgrade your home's efficiency with the smallest possible upfront cost.

Discover available incentives. You can save money on these efficiency projects upfront by taking advantage of all the federal, state, local, utility and private sources of funding available for home efficiency upgrades. We update these listings of tax rebates, utility incentives, manufacturer rebates and low-cost financing options on a regular basis as new programs begin.

Consult an energy auditor. If you're not sure exactly where to start, it's always a good idea to talk with one of the energy auditors in our network. Energy auditors test how efficient your home is and where there may be potential hidden efficiency problems. The energy analysis they produce will score your home and give you a "to do" list for making smarter and greener decisions about adding insulation, and replacing furnaces, air conditioners, and other appliances.

Get in touch. Contact us if you have a question that you'd like us to answer or if you'd like to stay in touch as we publish new information and resources.