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A Good Start to 2010 – Net 50 Energy Challenge
We’ve had a good start to our Net 50 Energy Challenge this year. Our Electrical use is down to 2,170 KWH vs. 3,033 KWH in 2007 (29% lower) and 2,334 for 2009. Our Gas usage is down to 465 CCF vs. 645 in 2007 (28% lower) and 475 for 2009. Our Water usage, well, it’s pretty much [...]
May 1, 2010
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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 [...]
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 No Comments
December Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge
Our latest investments were:
Weatherize windows – clear plastic window insulating film: $22
Weatherize windows – glazing putty: $15
Installed a clothes dryer heat saver: $11
Outlet and switch seals: $2
Weatherize windows – v shape weatherstripping: $24
Weatherize windows – removable sealant for some storm windows: $5
Use LED night lights: $17
Built a solar air heater for the kitchen: $70
This results in a [...]
December 2, 2009
Tags: Weatherize, Weatherstripping Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize 2 Comments
Our Net 50 Energy Challenge – Part 4 – We Used Our Head
The next step in our Home Energy Audit was to investigate where air could be leaking into/out of our house. On this little adventure we discovered something: let’s just say that if our house was a kitchen gadget it would be a sieve.
Windows: We have several types of windows in our house. The original [...]
November 3, 2009
Tags: Energy Audit, Insulation, Weatherize, Weatherstripping, Windows Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Weatherize No Comments
How to Save 25% to 30% on Your Electricity Bills.
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// There are hundreds of ways to save electricity, especially if you count all of the weatherization and building envelope improvements that you could employ. With all of those choices, it is hard to know where to start. Here are some simple steps to add to your Home Energy Audit to help you prioritize [...]
October 21, 2009
Tags: CFL's, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit, Net 50 Energy Challenge One Comment
Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge
Our utility bills have been paid through the end of August and our year to date savings has climbed to $700.67.
Progress: as of end of August 2009 vs 2007
Electricity – 65.6%
Natural Gas – 77.3%
Water – 83.5%
Utility Costs – 73.7%
Savings 2008 – $200.15
Savings 2009 – $700.67
Total Savings – $900.82
October 2, 2009
Tags: Net 50 Energy Challenge, Utility Bills Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation No Comments
