The typical U.S. family spends close to $1,300 a year on their home's utility bills. By using a few energy-efficient measures, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50%. In addition, by fixing efficiency problems in ducts, insulation, HVAC equipment and the building shell, building owners can dramatically reduce utility costs and energy consumption. The key to achieving these savings is a whole-house approach towards energy efficiency. Energy efficiency improvements can allow you to yield long term financial rewards and in turn make your home more comfortable.
Increasing your home's sustainability, a green remodel conserves natural resources-such as wood, water, and fuel-which are otherwise continually depleted under conventional building methods. Employing energy efficient design and elements, a green remodel can reduce your bills and increase the value and comfort of your home.