There’s a lot to gain from a Green Home Energy Upgrade. The table below lists many of the benefits associated with various Energy Upgrade improvements. For additional benefits, follow the links above.
| Energy Upgrade Improvement |
Energy Efficiency Improvement |
Comfort Improvement |
| Air sealing | Drastically decrease the amount of energy lost in heating and cooling your home once air intrusion and loss points are identified and sealed | Get comfortable indoor temperatures faster and stay comfortable longer |
| Duct redesign | Make the whole heating and cooling system work much more efficiently due to easier airflow | Consistent temperatures throughout the house with much less energy |
| Duct sealing | Up to 30% fewer leaks means far less energy wasted | Much more conditioned air gets to the rooms with less run time |
| Indoor air quality (with improved filtering and control of fresh air) | You can get rid of that energy-intensive room air purifier | Breathe easier, especially for those with allergies and asthma |
| Insulation improvement | Downgrade to smaller HVAC appliances and run them more efficiently, reducing energy use | Comfortable indoor temperatures year-round |
| Lighting and appliance upgrade or adjustment | Decrease the amount of energy used to light your home, heat water, condition your home, heat and filter pools and spas, and run big energy users like refrigerators and dryers | No sacrifice in comfort because your home will be upgraded to perform better with less energy! |
| Moisture control | Makes energy-intensive fans, dehumidifiers, or other moisture control appliances unnecessary | No more unsightly mildew, mold or fungus on your walls and ceilings or in your crawlspace. Also gets rid of airborne spores |
| Windows upgrade | Save on energy bills by decreasing solar heat gain | More uniform room temperatures, removal of cold and hot spots near windows |