| "> | | | | energy using products that you put into it. The |
| Forget the environment for a moment if you will. | | | | best homes create their efficiency from scratch |
| Let's talk turkey. What's going to get you to do | | | | with techniques and products properly applied and |
| whatever you can to make your home the way | | | | designed into the home from the beginning. |
| you want it? You need to know what is most | | | | There are several things to incorporate when |
| important to you in the long run. | | | | building an energy efficient home: |
| Make it personal. How does it benefit you? Can | | | | |
| you answer the following question? | | | | 1. The home's exterior (including walls, windows, |
| Question: What makes for an energy efficient | | | | doors, and insulation) should not allow heat or cold |
| home? | | | | in or out. |
| Answer: | | | | 2. Heating and cooling systems should be high |
| Energy efficiency is all about eliminating waste and | | | | efficiency systems delivering maximum value for |
| maximizing the return on dollars spent for energy. | | | | the energy used |
| As kids, we got scolded if we left outside doors | | | | 3. Solar, wind and other natural and replenishable |
| open too long during hot or cold days. We were | | | | resources should be used where possible |
| told to turn off lights we weren't using. And to | | | | 4. High quality and efficient appliances & light |
| close the refrigerator door. | | | | fixtures can reduce the amount of energy |
| But, energy efficiency in our homes is more | | | | needed for them to operate. |
| involved than just keeping doors and windows | | | | Energy efficiency is not only the conscientious |
| closed. It involves design, construction methods, | | | | thing to do but it saves money in the long run. |
| efficient materials and quality systems that use | | | | Just make sure it fits your construction budget. |
| less energy. | | | | Making choices that fit your needs and budget, will |
| Energy Efficiency is not Just About Your | | | | control the up front costs and maximize your |
| Dishwasher | | | | savings on energy bills over the years. |
| An energy efficient home is a result of the way | | | | Now, isn't that a better way to go? |
| the home is built as much as it is a result of | | | | |