Residential Energy: Are You Bogarting?
Calculating Your Energy Draw and What To Do When You Find Out What a Home Energy Hog You’ve Been
Calculating Your Energy Draw and What To Do When You Find Out What a Home Energy Hog You’ve Been
As recently as two years ago, home energy retrofits might have been called esoteric territory best left to well-off eco-enthusiasts. But today, with increased attention and funding from the federal government and growing consumer interest, energy retrofits will soon become more common as people look to reduce energy bills and shrink their carbon footprints. The residential sector — through space heating, plug loads and more — accounts for about 21 percent of total energy use in the United Sta
(PhysOrg.com) — Between 16 and 18 percent of home energy is used to generate hot water, so hot water tank maintenance can pay big dividends on your energy bill.