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Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House, Online: November 16, 7pm ET
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Going beyond installing a programmable thermostat and some insulation in the attic…
More than half of a home’s energy bill is spent on heating and cooling. A well-insulated home is a surefire way to help keep your power bill manageable in both winter and summer (if you have air conditioning). Once a home is insulated, the benefits of other energy-saving investments, like new heating and cooling systems, grow. And an energy-efficient home is not only better for your pocketbook, it’s what we all need to do in responding to climate change.
Three local residents will share their own efforts to drive down fossil fuel consumption and decarbonize their homes and properties. In each case they took a systems approach by making several improvements to their houses concurrently such that both their overall CO2 production and energy costs went down. The case studies will feature projects that involve insulation, window replacement and geothermal heating and cooling. In each case we will learn about project costs and payback. A time for Q&A will follow.
Stories from:
Bill Churchill, Lincoln, Massachusetts
Sarah Maas Scheuplein, Weston, Massachusetts
Roger Wiegand, Wayland, Massachusetts
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There's a lot of little things we can all do to lower our footprint.
By KennyST | Nov 05, 2021