Energy Audits
June 16, 2008
The California State Legislature has been considering requiring homeowners to have an energy audit. At some point in the legislators discussions, they had contemplated making the energy audit mandatory at the time a property was sold. The bill (AB2678) as it is now being considered no longer makes the energy audit condition of sale requirement.
With regular gasoline reaching $4.60+ a gallon, the energy crunch has certainly gotten people's attention. I would suspect policy makers will be looking at additional ways to cut back on our energy usage. With drought conditions in many areas of the state, water conservation is also a hot topic.
Here are a few water and energy saving tips that don't cost money and probably could save you some money.
Close windows when heating and cooling.
When going on vacation, shut off or unplug appliances and computers.
Fix defective plumbing and/or dripping faucets.
Use full loads in your washer and dryer. Be sure to clean your dryer's lint trap.
The following will cost, but will save you money over time.
Put water aerators on each of your faucets.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
Put an insulating blanket around your hot water tank.
You can always visit your utility company's web site for more energy saving suggestions.
The California State Legislature has been considering requiring homeowners to have an energy audit. At some point in the legislators discussions, they had contemplated making the energy audit mandatory at the time a property was sold. The bill (AB2678) as it is now being considered no longer makes the energy audit condition of sale requirement.
With regular gasoline reaching $4.60+ a gallon, the energy crunch has certainly gotten people's attention. I would suspect policy makers will be looking at additional ways to cut back on our energy usage. With drought conditions in many areas of the state, water conservation is also a hot topic.
Here are a few water and energy saving tips that don't cost money and probably could save you some money.
Close windows when heating and cooling.
When going on vacation, shut off or unplug appliances and computers.
Fix defective plumbing and/or dripping faucets.
Use full loads in your washer and dryer. Be sure to clean your dryer's lint trap.
The following will cost, but will save you money over time.
Put water aerators on each of your faucets.
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
Put an insulating blanket around your hot water tank.
You can always visit your utility company's web site for more energy saving suggestions.
posted by shirley harry at 8:32 AM
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