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We provide homeowners with tips for saving energy and money on your home. By following just a few of the simple tips found on America's Energy Star Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money. We bring you the latest information on energy-saving, efficient technologies in,

Insulation Levels 
Lighting and Appliances 

Window Performance 
Construction Materials 

Heating & Cooling Systems 
Air Infiltration 

Water Heating 
Indoor Air Quality 

Pie chart shows energy use in a typical home: 34% space heating, 34% appliances and lighting, 13% water heating, 11% electric A/C, 8% refrigerator.

The energy savings earned by an ENERGY STAR qualified home are based on heating, cooling, and hot water, lighting and appliance energy use. Energy savings are typically achieved through a combination of:

  • Exterior construction upgrades;
  • High-performance windows;
  • Controlling the amount of air leaking out through the duct system or unsealed holes;
  • Controlling the amount of air entering the home from the outside;
  • Properly installed insulation;
  • High-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems;
  • High-efficiency water heating equipment;
  • ENERGY STAR qualified clean air systems;
  • High efficiency ENERGY STAR lighting fixtures; and
  • ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators, clothes washers, and dish washers.
Click here to learn more about the features of an ENERGY STAR Qualified home at - http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.nh_features.
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