New Year’s Net 50 Energy Challenge Update
Our latest investments were:
ï‚·Â Shop light conversion: $36
This results in a grand total investment of $1,262.Â
Our utility bills have been paid through the end of 2009 and our total annual savings has climbed to $912.18
Progress: as of end of 2009 vs 2007
- Electricity – 67.7%
- Natural Gas – 80.5%
- Water – 83.0%
- Utility Costs – 75.3%
- Savings 2008 – $ 200.15
- Savings 2009 – $ 912.18
- Total Savings – $1112.33
What this means is that we are about half way to cutting our utility costs by 50% and we have already recovered 88% of what we have invested so far. Furthermore, we have only invested about 15% of what we will save over five years once we cut our utility costs by 50%.  Our plan for 2010 is to invest another $900 or so, and increase our savings to $1,150 or more for the year.
So far some of the projects that we are considering are:
- Insulate the Crawlspace – $100Â Â Actual Cost
- Insulate the Living Room – $450Â Estimate
- Install a Dual Flush Conversion Kit – $55Â Estimate
- Complete Weatherizing Walls and Windows – $45Â Estimate
- Two DIY Rain Barrels with Soaker Hoses – $80Â Estimate
Stay tuned, more updates coming soon!
Dan Bossenbroek
January 19, 2010
Tags: Energy Conservation, Insulation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Rain Barrels, Water Conservation, Weatherize Posted in: Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize
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