© Florida Energy Conservation Advisors, Inc 2011                                                             What You Can Do To Stop Your Homes Energy Breaches: Seal the Envelope of Your Home. Weather-Strip All Windows & Doors: Reduce drafts & unneeded airflow to the outside of your home. Caulking: Seal the leaks around your windows and door frames. Seal Large Gaps: This can be done with Expanding Foam. Install High Efficiency Windows or Window Film:     Installing high efficiency windows will improve your home's energy performance,but will take many years to pay off & return your investment. Installing an efficient energy & security film is a fraction of the cost of high efficiency windows & will protect your entire home & reduce your utility bill up to 30%. (Products may qualify for credits from your local utility company as well as the Energy Efficiency Residential Energy Tax Credit.) Insulation:       Installing proper Insulation in your home will make your home more comfortable by dispersing the environments heat & save up to 25% of heating & cooling costs. We recommend a lift to Government standard R38.  (Products may qualify for credits from your local utility company as well as the Energy Efficiency Residential Energy Tax Credit.)                                                             Simple, Quick, Easy & Affordable Tips for Your Home: CFL Lighting: Every CFL bulb will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. 7 Day Programmable Thermostat: Save up to $115 per year and have greater temperature flexibility. Water Heater Temperature: Reduce your temperature to 120° degrees to save 3%-5% on electric. Water Heater Blanket: Can reduce your water heating electric cost up to 25%. Unplug Unused Electronics: Every power supply draws the same current regardless of it being on or off. Therefore unplug all unused items throughout your home. Dryer Vents: Make sure your dryer's outside vent is clear & clean the lint filter after every load. Thermostat Setting: When away set your thermostat to 80° degrees. This can save up to 5%-8% on cooling costs. Turn Off Unnecessary Lighting: Will reduce the heat output in the home & save electricity. Energy Star Appliances: Energy Star products are 40% more energy efficient then standard appliances. Install Fireplace Inserts: Improve fireplace efficiency by blowing heat from the fire into the room. Wash Clothes in Cold Water (When Possible): About 90% of energy use in your washer goes to water heating. Ceiling Fans: Helps to circulate air flow. Makes the home feel 3° degrees cooler. Computer "Power Management": Shuts unneeded computer components reducing electricity used. Refrigerator: Turn the temperature setting up to 37° degrees. Low Flow Shower Heads & Aerators: Low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators can reduce your home water consumption much as 50%, and reduce your energy cost of heating the water also by as much as 50%. Energy Correction