Planter's Self Audit
Source: Below are EPA's recommendations after the editor filled
out an online self-auditing form. Not surprising to learn that the biggest energy
hog here in New Hampshire is heating.
| Top 5 Upgrades |
Session ID: H3929
Zipcode: 03278
Location: Pittsfield, New_Hampshire |
| Here is an estimation of your energy bill,
and the bill savings from the top 5 recommended upgrades for your house, based on the
questions you answered. |
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| Annual Energy Cost For Your House
$2021 |
Annual Energy Cost With Upgrade $1543 |
Potential Savings
$478 |
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Breakdown of Annual Energy Use
in Your House
| Energy Use |
Your House |
Your House with
Top 5 Upgrades |
| Heating |
$1049 |
$571 |
| Water Heating |
$125 |
$125 |
| Appliances |
$506 |
$506 |
| Lighting |
$119 |
$119 |
| Miscellaneous |
$222 |
$222 |
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These are the top 5 recommended upgrades listed in order of highest return on your
investment.
- Install an ENERGY STAR-labeled programmable thermostat. Estimated return on
investment: 16%-23%. Annual Savings: $101
- Have your ducts professionally sealed to reduce leakage. Estimated return on investment:
35%-71%. Annual Savings: $143
- Have a professional seal your home's air leaks. Estimated return on investment:
23%-68%. Annual Savings: $170
- Insulate your ceiling to at least R-49. Estimated Return on investment:
13%-19%. Annual Savings: $93
- Insulate the floor above your basement to at least R-19. Estimated return on
investment: 10%-22%. Annual Savings: $84
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Formerly EPA's Home
Improvement Tools