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Energy Conservation Measures
Energy
conservation and energy efficiency can be achieved in
many ways. If
you are considering replacing your building’s heating/cooling system,
please visit our ground-source heat pump information center to
learn about the most efficient space-conditioning systems available today.
If
you are interested in tightening up your building and
reducing your energy bills, you’ve come to the right place. A visit from the CET installation
crew usually leaves customers marveling at how much more comfortable their
home feels – free of drafts, with more even temperatures throughout, and
a more comfortable humidity level. The real treat, though, comes from
the reduced fuel and electricity bills.
Among the energy conservation measures our auditors may recommend:
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Airsealing
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Airsealing will reduce drafts, reduce heating and cooling energy usage,
and improve indoor humidity control.
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Insulation
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Reduces building
heat loss/heat gain. May be installed in attics,
kneewalls, sidewalls, and floors. Some insulation types (such
as foam or dense-packed cellulose) bring airsealing benefits as
well.
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High-efficiency Windows
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Although new windows are not required as often as one might think,
replacing old or failed windows with the latest, energy-efficient models
can bring substantial energy savings.
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Electronic Setback Thermostats
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The tight temperature control and smart setback features of modern
electronic thermostats can bring amazing energy savings as well as
improved comfort.
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Efficient Lighting
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Most often
a compact fluorescent (CF) lamp can replace an incandescent bulb, or a dedicated CF fixture can replace an incandescent fixture. CF
lighting products provide equal or increased lighting while consuming
only ¼ to ⅓ the power. CF lamps are available in a huge
variety of wattages, shapes, and color temperatures to suit every
application.
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Low-Flow Fixtures
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Efficient faucets
and showerheads save you money in two ways: reduced
water/sewer bills and reduced water-heating bills. CET carries
a full line of efficient (and satisfying to use) low-flow plumbing
fixtures.
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