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NCRES - Residential Energy Efficiency 101 - How to Increase Home Comfort & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

The built environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions and we spend almost 60% of our lives in our homes. An inefficient home impacts our health, comfort, budget, and our environment. Parker Lahti of ARUS Consulting, one of the leading energy efficiency consulting firms in Colorado, educates the audience us on how to approach energy efficiency improvements to improve your comfort, air quality, and reduce your energy usage.

Lifestyle Savings

The first step to saving money is identifying where there is opportunity for change. Schedule a home energy assessment with us today and a certified advisor can help identify areas for efficiency and savings in your home. You can do your part by insulating, unplugging electronics, and using energy efficient appliances.

Little changes make a BIG difference.

Helping your Community

There are many incentives through local programs for recycling in your community. Contact us today and we can answer any questions concerning appliance recycling and other available services. Maybe you switch to LED lights, or you get a low flush toilet and programmable thermostat to reduce energy usage.

Eco-Friendly

Insulation is recylable too. Most fiberglass and loose-fill insulation products are reuasable and can be easily removed. Insulation is a great opportunity to save money and electricity because it helps your home stay cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Another bonus to this home improvement is saving money by not spending as much on cooling and heating.

Increasing Your Home's Value

Investing in energy efficiency is a smart move. Houses that have been made more energy-efficient can see their value rise by between 10 and 14%. Studies have also shown that many people would try to renegotiate a home’s price if they discovered it was energy inefficient.

Going Electric!

Beneficial electrification has been the talk of the town lately, so let's go over why the future of homes is going electric. Pictured above is a residential community in Colorado called Basalt Vista and they are net-zero. This means that they generate more electricity than they use, which reduces their utility bills greatly as well as reducing overall emissions from homes that run on propane or natural gas.

Looking at popular trends in the last decade, electric vehicles have been making their mark into the economy and have been helping reduce carbon emissions that would be produced from normal gas fueled vehicles. More than 50% of all US households have has appliances, which emit carbon monoxide levels that may become unsafe for your indoor air quality. Replacing your gas appliances with electric appliances will save you money on your monthly bills, make your home more comfortable, and help sustain a better planet by reducing emmisions.

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