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[[Retrofit]] - making modifications in an existing structure in a house without major construction or design changes. | [[Retrofit]] - making modifications in an existing structure in a house without major construction or design changes. | ||
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[[Things to do to Conserve Energy in the House]] | [[Things to do to Conserve Energy in the House]] | ||
Caulk and weather-strip around all openings and cracks | *Caulk and weather-strip around all openings and cracks | ||
Insulate (including floors over unheated spaces | *Insulate (including floors over unheated spaces | ||
Insulate hot water pipes; insulate water-heating unit | *Insulate hot water pipes; insulate water-heating unit | ||
Add storm windows and doors (consider using plastic) | *Add storm windows and doors (consider using plastic) | ||
Install insulated shades, panels, or draperies on all windows | *Install insulated shades, panels, or draperies on all windows | ||
Ventilate attic and crawl space | *Ventilate attic and crawl space | ||
Conduct general repairs to reduce air infiltration | *Conduct general repairs to reduce air infiltration | ||
Install clock thermostat on furnace | *Install clock thermostat on furnace | ||
Tune-up furnace and water heater annually | *Tune-up furnace and water heater annually | ||
Set water-heater thermostat at 120 F | *Set water-heater thermostat at 120 F | ||
Insulate furnace ducts and heat supply lines | *Insulate furnace ducts and heat supply lines | ||
Replace shower heads with water-saving type | *Replace shower heads with water-saving type | ||
Build a vestibule around exterior doors | *Build a vestibule around exterior doors | ||
Replace incandescent lighting with fluorescent lights | *Replace incandescent lighting with fluorescent lights | ||
Consider task lighting | *Consider task lighting | ||
Redesign landscaping; add foliage to block or divert winds | *Redesign landscaping; add foliage to block or divert winds | ||
Paint interior walls with light, warm colors | *Paint interior walls with light, warm colors | ||
Provide exterior air sources for furnace and/or fireplace | *Provide exterior air sources for furnace and/or fireplace | ||
Install glass doors on fireplace or install air-tight stove in fireplace opening | *Install glass doors on fireplace or install air-tight stove in fireplace opening | ||
Install energy-saving appliances | *Install energy-saving appliances |
Revision as of 16:27, 5 October 2007
Retrofit - making modifications in an existing structure in a house without major construction or design changes.
Things to do to Conserve Energy in the House
- Caulk and weather-strip around all openings and cracks
- Insulate (including floors over unheated spaces
- Insulate hot water pipes; insulate water-heating unit
- Add storm windows and doors (consider using plastic)
- Install insulated shades, panels, or draperies on all windows
- Ventilate attic and crawl space
- Conduct general repairs to reduce air infiltration
- Install clock thermostat on furnace
- Tune-up furnace and water heater annually
- Set water-heater thermostat at 120 F
- Insulate furnace ducts and heat supply lines
- Replace shower heads with water-saving type
- Build a vestibule around exterior doors
- Replace incandescent lighting with fluorescent lights
- Consider task lighting
- Redesign landscaping; add foliage to block or divert winds
- Paint interior walls with light, warm colors
- Provide exterior air sources for furnace and/or fireplace
- Install glass doors on fireplace or install air-tight stove in fireplace opening
- Install energy-saving appliances