Today's home buyers increasingly prefer energy efficient homes and condos. An energy efficient home or condo not only contributes toward cutting your utility bill, but can also increase the value of your property.
Many features go into making a home energy efficient. Energy efficient products are available for almost every part of a house such as the plumbing system, water heating system, appliances, air conditioning, electrical system, roofing materials, windows, insulation, etc.
So where do you start to learn about ways to make your home or condo more energy efficient? Start with an Internet search. There are numerous web-based tools for home owners to help you calculate the power consumed by the various appliances and systems in a home. Armed with information from these sites, you will know exactly the steps to take in order to make your home more energy efficient.
Here are a few things you can implement now to make your home more energy efficient.
1. Improve insulation of attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors and heating ducts.
2. Use energy recovery ventilators.
3. Install solar power systems.
4. Block air leaks from holes or cracks in walls, doors, windows, etc.
5. Use lighting control systems such as occupancy sensors, timers and dimmers.
6. Keep the fireplace damper closed when not in use.
7. Install a programmable thermostat to change the settings automatically.
8. Test your ducts for air leakage.
9. Provide shading for the air conditioning condenser.
10. Wrap the water heater with a thermal blanket.
An Engery efficient home helps almost everyone. Prospective home buyers benefit from buying properties that have lower utility costs. Sellers may be able to charge a premium for homes that are energy efficient. And society benefits because there is less utilization of scarce energy resources.
If you are considering buying a home, condo, or any other type of real estate, seek out the services of a real estate agent who is knowledgeable about energy efficient homes. This agent should be able to help you find a home that not only meets your housing needs, but also offers the benefits of energy-efficiency.
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