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Individuals might find some things more cost effective than others. Use these helpful tools. | Individuals might find some things more cost effective than others. Use these helpful tools. | ||
[[thermal curtains]] | [[thermal curtains]] | ||
Also Film on your Windows. | |||
<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_insulation_film</ref> | Also Film on your Windows. <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_insulation_film</ref> | ||
*[[Windows]] | *[[Windows]] | ||
*[[Smart windows]] | *[[Smart windows]] | ||
*[[Installing RRTM for use with MATLAB on a Windows machine]] | *[[Installing RRTM for use with MATLAB on a Windows machine]] | ||
*[[Recycled Glass and Windows]] | *[[Recycled Glass and Windows]] | ||
===Lighting=== | ===Lighting=== | ||
One of the simplest ways to save a copious amount of energy is switching your incandescent light bulbs to CFL or compact fluorescents. A 15W CFL is capable of providing just as much light as a 60W Incandescent, while consuming just one fourth of the amount of energy. <ref> http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/cfl-vs-incandescent-battle-of-the-bulb </ref> | One of the simplest ways to save a copious amount of energy is switching your incandescent light bulbs to [[CFL]] or compact fluorescents. A 15W CFL is capable of providing just as much light as a 60W Incandescent, while consuming just one fourth of the amount of energy. <ref> http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/cfl-vs-incandescent-battle-of-the-bulb </ref> | ||
*[[CFL]] | *[[CFL]] | ||
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===Water=== | ===Water=== | ||
The average US homes wastes thousands of gallons of water a year. <ref>http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html</ref> <ref>http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/04/home-water-waste-info-graphic.html</ref> There are many things to know and ways to save, depending on your budget and how much you are willing to do. | |||
<ref>http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html</ref> | |||
<ref>http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/04/home-water-waste-info-graphic.html</ref> | |||
There are many things to know and ways to save, depending on your budget and how much you are willing to do. | |||
*[[1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads ]] | *[[1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads ]] | ||
*[[Ultra low flush]] | *[[Ultra low flush]] | ||
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*[[Composting toilets]] | *[[Composting toilets]] | ||
*[[Faucet Aerator]] | *[[Faucet Aerator]] | ||
===Insulation=== | ===Insulation=== | ||
Insulation can be a huge help in saving the energy that you are already using, that you are loosing by not insulating well in the first place. | Insulation can be a huge help in saving the energy that you are already using, that you are loosing by not insulating well in the first place. | ||
*[[House insulation]] | *[[House insulation]] | ||
*[[Thermal insulation]] | *[[Thermal insulation]] | ||
*[[Building Insulation ECM]] | *[[Building Insulation ECM]] | ||
*[[US natural insulation comparison]] | *[[US natural insulation comparison]] | ||
*[[Cotton insulation]] | *[[Cotton insulation]] | ||
*[[Natural wool insulation]] | *[[Natural wool insulation]] | ||
*[[VOCs in fiberglass insulation]] | *[[VOCs in fiberglass insulation]] | ||
*[[Cellulose insulation]] | *[[Cellulose insulation]] | ||
*[[Ceiling insulation out of recycled Tetra pack at Pedregal]] | *[[Ceiling insulation out of recycled Tetra pack at Pedregal]] | ||
*[[Samoa Hostel Insulation Station]] | *[[Samoa Hostel Insulation Station]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_audit]] | * [[Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_audit]] | ||
* This article from the wall street journal has some interesting things to say. <ref> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704575304575296243891721972.html </ref> | |||
* Check out this interesting book as well. <ref> http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/pdfs/energy_savers.pdf </ref> | |||
== Notes and references == | |||
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[[Category:Energy audit]] | |||
Revision as of 00:36, 14 October 2012
Introduction
This page lists different home energy retrofits that can improve energy efficiency in standard US homes. Many people in the United States live in homes that were built in the last century. According to the EPA, homes built before the 20th century were generally more efficient. [1] There are many ways you can save money and energy in your home as listed below.
Start with a home energy Audit
A home energy audit is a way in which you can actually look at what areas of your home you are using and probably losing energy. While you could always hire a professional to do this, we recommend you learn how to do this yourself and learn how to do it right. It is your home we are talking about. Here is a good website that talks about a lot of the things you should keep in mind when doing a home energy audit.[2] [3]
- http://energy.gov/home-energy-audits
- how to do an electrical energy audit
- Observational U.S. home energy assessment
- How to use a KillAWatt meter
- Phantom power reducing power bars
- Phantom power reduction (smart power bars)
Also Learn the Importance of phantom loads
Retrofits
Windows
Your windows may be one of the biggest contributing factors as to why your house is too cold in the winter and or too hot in the summer.[4] However there are many different things to try on your windows other than just buying new ones. Individuals might find some things more cost effective than others. Use these helpful tools. thermal curtains
Also Film on your Windows. [5]
- Windows
- Smart windows
- Installing RRTM for use with MATLAB on a Windows machine
- Recycled Glass and Windows
Lighting
One of the simplest ways to save a copious amount of energy is switching your incandescent light bulbs to CFL or compact fluorescents. A 15W CFL is capable of providing just as much light as a 60W Incandescent, while consuming just one fourth of the amount of energy. [6]
- CFL
- A Method for Cutting Bottles Light Bulbs and Fluorescent Tubes
- Fluorescent bulbs
- LED lighting
- Original:Grid connection
- CCAT energy conservation
- Linear fluorescent retrofit (T12 to T8)
- Skylights
- Smart windows
- Solar charged flashlight
- Street lighting Analysis
- Heliostats
Water
The average US homes wastes thousands of gallons of water a year. [7] [8] There are many things to know and ways to save, depending on your budget and how much you are willing to do.
- 1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads
- Ultra low flush
- If it's yellow let it mellow
- Composting toilets
- Faucet Aerator
Insulation
Insulation can be a huge help in saving the energy that you are already using, that you are loosing by not insulating well in the first place.
- House insulation
- Thermal insulation
- Building Insulation ECM
- US natural insulation comparison
- Cotton insulation
- Natural wool insulation
- VOCs in fiberglass insulation
- Cellulose insulation
- Ceiling insulation out of recycled Tetra pack at Pedregal
- Samoa Hostel Insulation Station
See also
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_audit
- This article from the wall street journal has some interesting things to say. [9]
- Check out this interesting book as well. [10]
Notes and references
- ↑ http://epa.gov/region5/sustainable/energyadvice.html
- ↑ Stephens, B. , Carter, E. , Gall, E. , Earnest, C. , Walsh, E. , et al. (2011). Home energy-efficiency retrofits. Environmental Health Perspectives, 119(7), A283-a284.
- ↑ http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/do-it-yourself-home-energy-audits
- ↑ cite source of information
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_insulation_film
- ↑ http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/cfl-vs-incandescent-battle-of-the-bulb
- ↑ http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html
- ↑ http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/04/home-water-waste-info-graphic.html
- ↑ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704575304575296243891721972.html
- ↑ http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/pdfs/energy_savers.pdf