Energy Efficiency Overview
Energy efficiency can help you provide the home you want for your family: one that’s healthy, comfortable, and affordable to maintain.
Whether you rent or own, just moved in or have lived in your home for decades, it’s never too late to make energy-efficient home updates that will make a difference for your family. We’re here to help you get started—and help you create a home where you can breathe easy, rest easy, and feel good.
Energy efficiency is about more than lowering your utility bills—although that’s a great benefit! It’s about improving the comfort, health, and overall affordability of your home by preventing energy waste.
When you're considering which upgrades to incorporate into your current or future home, it can be easy to get lost in the details. Knowing who to talk to and what to ask about will make all the difference.
It also helps to understand the tell-tale signs of a home that could use some energy efficiency updates:
- Feel it before you buy it: 3 clues that a house will be (un)comfortable
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The more energy and water you save, the more consistent your utility costs will be—and the more control you gain over your monthly budget. As you make more energy efficiency upgrades, you can also lower the overall cost of maintaining your home.
Whether your family wants to make money-saving energy updates a little at a time or all at once, it helps to have a list of priorities. Learn what they are and how they can help the planet and your budget.
Prepping your home for winter is usually a good start to making energy-efficiency improvements – here’s what you can do:
- 7 Affordable Projects to Keep You Warmer (And Save Money) This Winter
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If anyone in your family deals with asthma or other respiratory issues, energy efficiency improvements can help. The same updates that help lower your utility bills also help prevent allergens, mold, and mildew from creeping into your home.
Learn more about how energy-efficient homes can positively impact your health:
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Start with simple improvements you can make right away—many are free or inexpensive. Then you can work your way up to the larger ones. Many of those come with rebates or financing options.
Here are some affordable options to tackle your energy-efficiency projects:
- 6 Simple Ways to Finance Home Upgrades for Your Family’s Comfort & Health
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Energy-efficient improvements can help you lower monthly bills. On average, less energy-efficient homes mean higher costs. But you could see up to $300 annually in utility bill savings with efficiency improvements. 74% of homeowners like you say they are willing to invest in energy-efficient products. Learn more about financing energy upgrades to see if it might be right for you.
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