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This 8-page brochure describes the programs and initiatives of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Discover the breadth and depth of our programs and the wide range of customers we serve. This brochure will help you gain a greater understanding of the ways in which we’re working to ensure a secure and prosperous energy future for America.
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www.energy.gov/energyefficiency/index.htm
.Weatherize Your Home Caulk and Weather Strip
Cool or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope-exterior walls, windows, doors,the roof, and floors. Such air leaks can waste large amounts of energy.
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. Caulking and weather stripping will also alleviate drafts and help your home feel warmer when it's cold outside. However, these two westernization techniques can't replace the need for proper insulation throughout your home.
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www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/weather/weather.htm
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool, and be comfortable and healthy. It's easier now to get your architect and builder to use improved designs and construction methods. Even though there are many different design options available, they all have several things in common: a high R-value, tightly sealed thermal envelope; controlled ventilation; and lower than usual heating and cooling bills.
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www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-eff/energy.html
The flexible duct performance and installation standard may be used as a comprehensive document in evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems.
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www.toolbase.org/PDF/DesignGuides/doe_airdistributionsysteminstallation.pdf
As you know here in the Greater Sacramento Region it is common to have temperatures in the nineties and several days in a row in the hundreds. This paper by PG&E will help you take care of the system that takes care of you. The results will be that you will save money, energy, and the environment when you keep your central heating system running right.
Greater comfort, lower heating bills, a cleaner environment
You don't need to be an engineer to make your heating system run more efficiently. Most of the steps outlined here are simple, common-sense actions that involve little time,money or effort on your part. Yet, a few simple actions can greatly improve energy efficiency, make a big difference to your personal comfort and save you money.
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www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/shared/saveenergymoney
Greater Sacramento area's Home Inspection Service - Taking care of you now and in the future
