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Heating / Cooling Cost Management: The Basics

The topic of what temperature to set your home thermostat in the winter in order to save money and energy has run its course. Whether you own a thermostat that can be auto-programmed or adjusted manually; you don’t have to research hard to find the basics…

1. Keep the temperature at 68 degrees

2. Turn it lower when you are asleep or not at home

3. Use alternative methods such as the EZ Glide Draft Blocker under your door and weather stripping to reduce heat loss

This has been such a hot topic (no pun intended) because in these tough and unpredictable economic times we are all trying to save every dollar. In addition, “going green” and being environmentally friendly is the new trend which gains more momentum by the day. The facts show…

1. 11% of heat loss is from doors

2. Heating and Cooling represents 56% of an average homes energy consumption

3. Every degree between 60 and 70 degrees represents a 5% swing in energy costs

So, if we have all heard this before, and with spring upon us… why is any of this relevant? It is relevant because the same concept applies in the summer as in the winter. It is the perfect time to think about energy saving opportunities with the Season change upon us and to implement those changes! Here are a few things to keep in mind over the next few weeks while you are completing your spring cleaning…

1. Turn off the Heat/Air every chance you get and open the windows. This will save time, energy, and also let some free flowing air sweep out the stale air trapped all winter.

2. As the summer months get closer and air conditioning is needed, keep it programmed around 78 degrees. You will be surprised how comfortable this can be. If it is slightly warmer than your norm… turn on a fan. You will get used to it… and best of all, save money and energy by doing so!

3. Leave your EZ Glide Draft Blocker on the door, or jump online and purchase one. There is no sense in monitoring your thermostat without emplacing reinforcing methods such as the EZ Glide. This is like working out 2 hours a day, but maintaining a steady diet of Fast Food… you will never achieve your desired results! The bonus here is the great aesthetic look of the EZ glide along with the fact that once you place it on your door… you are done, it will offer you protection 24/7… 365!

Enjoy the change of season, and keep these tips in mind to save energy and money!

Joseph Salgado, Chief Environmental Officer

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Home Energy Loss Fundamentals

So winter is in full swing, and the deep cold is starting to set in throughout the country. It may have been a small inconvenience up to this point, but the holidays are behind us and time to get serious about conserving energy and keeping ourselves warm. Where do we start?

Well technically speaking, it doesn't hurt to refresh ourselves on the basics of energy loss in our homes. Before we really track down the culprits and prioritize our approach, let's look at the three basic methods of heat transfer or "loss": Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

1. Conductive heat loss is the transfer of heat through solids; such as walls, ceiling, glass panes, and your floor. This can be slowed by the type of solid and its ability to "conduct" heat. And it can be further slowed by applying insulated layers that further slow the conduction, and in some cases convection, of heat through these barriers.

2. Convection heat loss, on the other hand, is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, particularly air movement or drafts. This loss can be found through chimney flues, leaky window frames, electrical outlets on exterior walls, unsealed baseboards, and (you probably guessed it...) UNDER DOOR DRAFTS.

3. Radiant heat loss, which is the third type of heat loss, is the transfer of heat through infrared light. One example for this is the heat you feel when you are close to a campfire. You are feeling the direct radiation of heat on your skin or clothes. This type of transfer of heat requires a line of sight or transparency, such as through windows. In the winter, when it is warmer inside your home than outside, the heat in a home will transfer out of the home through your windows, in much the same way that the direct sunlight will transfer heat in.

So why is this important to know? Well, by understanding the nature of the three types of heat loss, you will be well equipped to do a self evaluation of all the possible sources of heat loss in your particular home. This will be aided by a more comprehensive look at the major culprits for heat loss in a typical residence. More to come on this.

For more information on these concepts, take a look at the following sites:

www.savehouseholdenergy.com/energy-loss.html

www.home-energy-toolbox.com/home-heat-loss.html

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