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You can be an Energy Hero and we can help! Use this portfolio of online audit tools, information resources and program descriptions to help you build your home energy strategy.

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Whether you're replacing a furnace or water heater, choosing new appliances, or building a new home, making the right choice can mean saving energy and money. As a consumer-member of URE, you have access to energy-saving tips and information.

Use this link to discover energy-saving tips and info:

• Building a new home?
• Remodeling your Home?
• Replacing an Appliance?
• Waterproofing?

Printable Energy Efficiency Projects:

Attic & Roof Projects

• How to install and air seal pipes, vents, and flues.pdf
• How to install barrier to reflect thermal radiation on roof.pdf
• How to install vents to cool attic spaces.pdf
• How to insulate and air seal kneewalls in attic rooms.pdf
• How to insulate and air seal your attic access.pdf
• How to insulate your attic.pdf
• How to maintain HVAC systems in attics.pdf

Basement Projects

• Comfort, health, and safety in basements and crawlspaces.pdf
• Insulating floor spaces in basements and crawlspaces.pdf
• Insulating walls and rim joists in basements and crawlspaces.pdf
• Maintaining HVAC systems in basements and crawlspaces.pdf
• Options for improving basement and crawlspace foundations.pdf
• Sealing foundation subfloors.pdf
• Sealing wall and rim joists in basements and crawlspaces.pdf
• Weatherstripping and air sealing basement doors, windows, and foundation wall openings.pdf

Living Space Projects

• Attached garages_How to air seal to keep out exhaust and fumes.pdf
• Best practices for fireplaces and wood-burning stoves.pdf
• How to decide which ventilation strategy is best for your house.pdf
• How to reduce plug loads on appliances.pdf
• How to retrofit pre-existing walls with insulation.pdf
• How to switch out lightbulbs, calculate savings, and decide which type.pdf

Systems Projects

• Forced-air heating and cooling systems_how to get clean air where you want it.pdf
• Hot water distribution and on-demand systems.pdf
• Learn what HVAC system your home has and how to use it for maximum efficiency.pdf
• Water heater efficiency_Analyzing fuel types.pdf
• What type of water heater should you choose.pdf

Home Energy Efficiency Calculators