1001 Energy Tips

Water Here are some energy- and resource-saving tips from the experts on the domestic water system: Insulate cold water piping to reduce condensation. Insulate hot water piping to minimize heat loss. Fix water leaks! A […]

Geothermal 13.0 FROM THE GEOTHERMAL EXPERTS: Imagine all the solar energy that strikes the Earth every day. It’s all stored in the top ten feet of the soil (the temperature below that is constant). Every […]

  Roof and Attic From the roof experts: Seal ducts in the attic (or crawl space) with mastic or UL-181b certified duct tape. Other tapes dry up and lose adhesion over time. Mastic is a […]

Building Envelope A menagerie of ideas from the experts on improving the building shell: Tight, well-insulated houses lose heat very slowly after the power goes out. If you set back the thermostat, you can coast […]

Weatherization This whole section is “energy tips” from the professionals. Maintain the fit, sealing, and closure (alignment) of exterior doors to minimize air leakage. Adjust the closing mechanism as applicable. Kids that leave the door […]