Energy Tips: Insulation

Tips: Insulation

Checking your home's insulation is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to use a whole-house approach to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars. A good insulating system includes a combination of products and construction techniques that protect a home from outside hot or cold temperatures, protect it against air leaks, and control moisture. You can increase the comfort of your home while reducing your heating and cooling needs by investing in proper insulation and sealing air leaks.

Should I Insulate My Home?

Insulate your home when:

• You have an older home and haven't added insulation. Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are well insulated.
• You are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer—adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort.
• You build a new home, addition, or install new siding or roofing.
• You pay high energy bills.
• You are bothered by noise from outside—insulation muffles sound.

Where to Insulate
Adding insulation in the areas shown above may be the best way to improve your home's energy efficiency. Insulate either the attic floor or under the roof. Check with a contractor about crawl space or basement insulation.

Home Energy Assessment

Do you have a room you just can’t heat or cool?

Have you ever thought your home was drafty?

Do you know what is behind your walls?

Lone Pine Energy will answer these questions and more with a Home Energy Performance Assessment

What is a Home Energy Performance Assessment?

A Home Energy Performance Assessment is a useful tool to evaluate the energy efficiency of a home.

This assessment typically includes a general inspection of your home’s structure and HVAC (heating, ventilation & air conditioning) systems, an inventory of appliances, utility bill analysis, a blower door test and an evaluation of insulation levels in attics, crawl spaces and walls. Pressure diagnostics can also be performed to identify the causes of hot or cold spots in your home or other comfort issues. An Assessment Report is provided which summarizes the analyst’s findings and makes prioritized recommendations for improvements.

Benefits of a Home Energy Assessment by Lone Pine Energy

· Long Term Savings- Get expert recommendations from Lone Pine Energy for home improvements that offer long term energy and cash savings and adds value to your home.

· Improved Comfort—Find out how to eliminate hot and cold spots, drafty rooms and areas with excessive moisture and mildew.

· Increased Health and Safety-Lone Pine Energy has certified analysts who will provide a full picture of your home’s performance, detailing upgrades that will improve your families health and safety.

· Cash Back-Programs are available to help offset the costs of these repairs. You may also be eligible for utility rebates and federal tax credits.