Benefit: Green Home Improvements

There’s a lot to gain from a Green Home Energy Upgrade. The table below lists many of the benefits associated with various Energy Upgrade improvements. For additional benefits, follow the links above.

Energy Upgrade
Improvement
Energy Efficiency
Improvement
Comfort
Improvement
Air sealing Drastically decrease the amount of energy lost in heating and cooling your home once air intrusion and loss points are identified and sealed Get comfortable indoor temperatures faster and stay comfortable longer
Duct redesign Make the whole heating and cooling system work much more efficiently due to easier airflow Consistent temperatures throughout the house with much less energy
Duct sealing Up to 30% fewer leaks means far less energy wasted Much more conditioned air gets to the rooms with less run time
Indoor air quality (with improved filtering and control of fresh air) You can get rid of that energy-intensive room air purifier Breathe easier, especially for those with allergies and asthma
Insulation improvement Downgrade to smaller HVAC appliances and run them more efficiently, reducing energy use Comfortable indoor temperatures year-round
Lighting and appliance upgrade or adjustment Decrease the amount of energy used to light your home, heat water, condition your home, heat and filter pools and spas, and run big energy users like refrigerators and dryers No sacrifice in comfort because your home will be upgraded to perform better with less energy!
Moisture control Makes energy-intensive fans, dehumidifiers, or other moisture control appliances unnecessary No more unsightly mildew, mold or fungus on your walls and ceilings or in your crawlspace. Also gets rid of airborne spores
Windows upgrade Save on energy bills by decreasing solar heat gain More uniform room temperatures, removal of cold and hot spots near windows