Energy Star Offers Tips For Keeping Warm, Saving Energy
With the chill of winter approaching, help your customers improve their homes' comfort, plus save energy and money, while also doing the right thing for the environment. By using energy more efficiently, they help prevent air pollution from power plants along with keeping more dollars in their pockets. Pass along these simple recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Energy Star program:
1. Know the facts - The average family spends $1,400 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that spent on heating and cooling. Energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, sized and installed correctly, with properly sealed ducts, can save homeowners as much as 20 percent on their annual energy costs.