Saving Energy at Home

energysaver_energyuse This graph from Energy.gov shows where the average home energy use goes.    The largest combined item is heating and cooling the home.

tips_airsealing  This image from Energy.gov shows where air leaks can be stopped to reduce the home’s heating and cooling costs.  We are working on these  to noticeably reduce our yearly energy budget, and to reduce our carbon footprint.   Here in the south we spend the reverse proportions on cooling and heating.