Nov 15, 2008 18:06
Heating accounts for as much as half the energy used in your home. Reduce your annual fuel consumption by 25 to 40% by installing high-efficicency heating equipment. National Grid will even pay for it.
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Install high efficiency heating equipment $1,200 rebate
Install Energy Star programmable thermostat $25 rebate
Upgrade your furnace $500 rebate
Install and indirect or tankless water heater $500 rebate
Turn the heat down five degrees: Lowering your thermostat by five degrees can help save up to 5%. Consider dropping it down 10 degrees when you're not home to conserve even more.
Install a programmable thermostat: Installing a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts to your home's temperature can save up to $150 a year.
Upgrade to a more efficient water heater: An indirect water heater attached to an Energy Star rated boiler will reduce your hot water costs up to $118 a year.
thinksmartthinkgreen.com/rebates for more ideas and a free online energy analysis from National Grid.