By making energy efficient enhancements to your home, switching to a low cost provider, and lowering your electricity consumption you can lower your energy costs by up to 50%.  Here are some helpful energy savings tips you can do to make your home more energy efficient.

A well insulated home can greatly reduce your energy costs and save you hundreds of dollars.  You must have proper insulation to keep the cool air inside your home in the summer and warm air inside in the winter.   Insulation is measured in R-values. The higher the R-value, the more resistant it is to climate changes. There are four types of insulation; rolls and batts (blankets), loose-fill, rigid foam, and blown foam in place insulation.   

Roughly one third of air leaks from the home occur from the ceilings, walls and floors.  Make sure you have proper insulation in the attic, as this is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce your energy costs in your home. Most homes should have between an R-22 and R-49 value in the attic. 

- Insulate all exterior outlets and electrical receptacle, and add weather-stripping insulation and a sufficient amount of caulk around your windows and doors, as this will reduce the flow of air in and out of your home.

- Add an insulation wrap to your hot water heater, and wrap foam insulation around your hot water pipes.

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