TOLEDO, Ohio - With a harsh winter predicted and energy prices on the rise, it is more important than ever for homeowners to take control of their energy costs, says Owens Corning. To help, the manufacturer of fiberglass insulation has developed the Home Report Cardâ„¢ quiz (www.energysavers.gov, click on the Home Report Card quiz icon), an online interactive tool that allows homeowners to evaluate the energy efficiency level of their homes.
According to David Garman, Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), most homeowners don't understand how inefficient their homes really are. "We actually find that most homes are not energy efficient at all," Garman said, "There's a lot homeowners can do to save energy and money this winter."