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Home Energy Spotlight: Why weatherization is one of the best ways to save energy, money

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Before spending money on bigger items like a new heat pump, furnace or air conditioner, one of the best and first things to consider when looking for ways to save energy at home is weatherization. Weatherization includes a variety of improvements that all do the same thing: they keep air from coming in or out of your home through gaps, cracks and other openings. That means your heating and cooling system uses less energy to keep your home comfortable.

Home Energy Spotlight: Why weatherization is one of the best ways to save energy, money

Weatherization can include small but effective steps like sealing leaky air ducts, replacing caulk or weatherstripping around doors and windows, and larger projects like adding insulation and installing new windows. These actions can make a very big difference. If you add up the gaps and cracks that leak air in a typical home, it’s almost as if you’re leaving a window open year-round.

Home Energy Spotlight: Why weatherization is one of the best ways to save energy, money
Home Energy Spotlight: Why weatherization is one of the best ways to save energy, money

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