Installing a solar hot water heater, geo-thermal heating system, array of electricity producing photovoltaic electric panels, or wind turbine are each wonderful green technologies. They reduce carbon emissions, greenhouse gases and save money on reduced energy costs. However, the major expense of this high technology are often too high for most homeowners to implement.
Some services focus on the ‘low tech’ and ‘low-cost’ yet ‘high energy-saving’ and ‘high cost-saving’ strategies. Many of the strategies utilized include:
- Use of energy efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL)
- Best weatherization, building envelop sealing, and insulation practices.
- Upgrading and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC).
- Upgrading, maintaining, and managing water heating systems.
- Upgrading and managing water usage
- Promoting use of EnergyStar approved appliances and other products.
- Save money by reducing consumption, earn up to $500 tax credit see IRS form 5695 for details.