Oct. 21, 2003: ASHRAE Session To Address Residential Energy Efficiency
ATLANTA - If a colder-than-normal winter hits the United States, heating bills are expected to soar as homeowners struggle to keep their homes warm and comfortable. To combat rising costs, the need to save energy becomes more important than ever, according to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
"Rising energy costs encourage higher efficiency," said Charles Culp, Ph.D., P.E. "In the past, consumers have shied away from purchasing more energy efficient equipment and taking more efficient measures due to the initial higher cost. As energy costs continue to increase, homeowners are learning that becoming more energy efficient results in a net cost savings, even when the cost of the higher efficiency equipment is included."