Energy Efficiency = Lower Heating BillsEnergy Efficiency Equals Greater Savings And Healthier Living As North American households face heating bills averaging at least 30 % higher than last year; the connection between household energy use and energy prices is evident to everyone. Controlling energy usage at home shouldn't be a headache - in fact, it can be very rewarding. Not only is increasing the energy efficiency of your home a step toward better use of fuel and less pollution, it also offers you greater security and independence, lower energy bills and makes your home a more comfortable place to live. Retrofitting your home can be expensive, but when you build a new house, it is relatively easy and cheap to make it energy efficient. The task is achieved by marrying several of the latest technologies and developments in home construction. The development and increasing use of Insulated Concrete Forms in construction is one of the main breakthroughs in high energy efficiency in new homes. These Forms are Styrofoam (EPS) blocks that get filled with steel reinforced concrete and form the shape of the building. They double the insulation value, triple the sound resistance and quadruple the strength of the building. Another important component is: Radiant Floor Heating: which the industry claims will alone save you 30% on your annual heating bill. Not to mention that it gives you unprecedented comfort during those cold and long winter nights. Click here to learn about how solar air heaters can save you 25-30% of off your heating fuel costs. A home that stands up to fire, noise, sun, wind, rain, snow, bugs, mould and inevitable Acts of God like, earthquakes and hurricanes; A home that is safer, stronger and healthier than any other home you have ever seen; The only question left to answer is how much does it all cost? Your initial investment for this type of home is a little more ( approximately 10% more compared to conventionally built home) or considerably less when you think of long term costs, not only for you and your family but also for the planet we live on. The "payback period" in fuel and maintenance would be between two to three years, but considering the alternative of keeping the status quo during predictions of a looming energy crisis , it is a very reasonable and logical solution. For the true success of reducing your energy costs, people all over the world need to take just three basic steps. The last step - the fourth step - is going out and buying a solar energy system. But before this, please do the following: Step 1: Conserving energy means: Shut off lights after you use them. Turn your furnace down, and turning it off when not in use. Set room and house air conditioners at 78 degrees Use a barbecue to reduce your summer air conditioning needs. Use water-efficient shower heads. Fix leaky taps (read about more tips on saving water) Step 2: Improving your energy efficiency means: Use compact fluorescent lighting, which uses 1/5th of the energy and lasts 10x longer. Energy wisdom with your refrigerator. Have it open as little as possible. Let hot food cool on its own before you put it in the fridge. Energy smarts with your freezer. Keep your freezer in a cool spot, so it doesn't have to work as hard. Using your microwave. You can save up to 50% of your cooking energy costs by using a microwave oven instead of a conventional oven. Energy Star appliances use up to 50% less electricity than older appliances. Step 3: Deciding on a solar energy system that fits your needs includes: Knowing the costs involved and having a budget to match. Sizing a solar energy system to your needs, and finally: Choosing a solar provider or installing it yourself. http://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/ - Your online source for Radiant Barrier SOLAR -- POWER OF THREE
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