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Energy Conservation
& Home Heating Energy Efficiency
This section of HomeTome is about Energy
Conservation & Home Heating Energy Efficiency. See the complete list of
home energy conservation & energy efficiency topics @ HomeTome
The Home Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency Encyclopedia
Energy Conservation
& Home Heating
- Heating
and Cooling Heating and cooling systems are the biggest energy
users in almost every home. The two main ways to combat energy waste
here are: (i) tighten up your house so it doesn't leak out all the air
to heat or cool; and (ii) make sure your heating and/or cooling system
runs as efficiently as possible. These are explained in details in
this site.
- Home Heating,
Cooling, & Energy Conservation This site is designed to help
you understand your home heating system and the potential benefits of
upgrading to new high efficiency equipment. See also this EPL (Edmonton
Public Library) subject page for more in-depth information on this
technology.
- Heating and
Cooling Your Home - Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Energy Bill. The
labels provided in this site is a "snapshot" of the more
in-depth energy efficiency and usage information that manufacturers are
required to provide with their products -- generally through a fact
sheet or industry association directory.
- Water
Heating Water heating can account for 14%25% of the energy
consumed in your home. You can reduce your monthly water heating bills by
selecting the appropriate water heater for your home or pool and by
using some energy-efficient water heating strategies. Here you can find
tips regarding that.
- Increase
your water heater's efficiency: There are several things you can do
to improve the efficiency of your existing water heating system. The
upgrades will cost just a few dollars and take only a few minutes to
complete but will pay for themselves through reduced utility bills
during the normal lifespan of a water heater.
- Home
Heating Systems: You can reduce your winter heating bills by
practicing these energy-saving techniques.
- How
to Incorporate Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Home Building and
Remodeling: Resources and information about how to incorporate energy
conservation and efficiency in home building and remodeling.
- Energy
Efficient Home Building: Building a new home may be one of the most
expensive things you do in your lifetime, but it's important not to cut
corners where energy efficiency is concerned. You can build a home
that's comfortable for you and your energy budget with these tips.
- Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tips for New
and Existing Homes: Buyers of new homes can apply most of the
strategies outlined in the tips for existing homes, too. Plus, a new
home offers additional opportunities to increase the energy efficiency
of a house because you're specifying the products and systems that will
go into the house.
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