Studies show that when you have the ability to monitor your electric usage and get immediate feedback of your actions on an easy to read display, you can save as much as 15% on your electricity usage.
So what are you waiting for?
The Envi home energy monitor kit displays your electricity usage in real time. The display shows energy usage in KWH, estimates daily, weekly and monthly electricity cost based on current usage. The display also shows energy used yesterday, last week and over the past 30 days, temperature and time.
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What others are saying:
The product allows us to see our energy usage continuously. We can tell when electrical applications are running or when lights are on without having to walk through the house to check everything. Having this product has made us very aware of the many ways we had been wasting energy, and so now we've started turning things off and using electricity at cheaper times of the day. We've already cut our usage and our energy bill.
Aug 11, 2010
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This is an excellent product. I didn't think having something like this was possible. By being able to see my usage I was able to cut down my costs substantially. Forward Energy Solutions delivered it quickly and efficiently.
July 26, 2010
Connects to AC or Breaker Box
Free Home Energy Saver
Analyze your home's energy efficiency with the first Internet-based energy audit tool for calculating energy use in residences.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA.
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Tips to Reduce Your Home’s Energy Costs
Houston summers can be very hot, and extreme heat can be particulary hard on the elderly, who are more vunerable to heat's effects and who often have health conditions made worse by high temperatures. If you have elderly neighbors, please check on them during very hot days.
The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs and the National Weather Service offer these tips:
Dress for summer in lightweight, light-colored clothing, which reflects heat & sunlight.
Drink plenty of water and nonalcoholic, noncaffienated fluids.
Take a cool shower or bath to help cool you down.
If you do not have air conditioning, spend some time each day in public places that are air conditioned, like libraries and shopping malls. See below for a list of cooling centers.
If you do have an air conditioner, but are worried about high utility bills, save electricity by only cooling the one room in which you spend most of your time, and use towels under doors to keep cool air in your room.
Temperatures above 90 degrees Farenheit can cause heat stress.
At these temperatures, a fan without air conditioning can cause heat stress rather than reducing it, acting like a convection oven.
If you must use a fan in an extremely hot room, use it to blow hot air out a window or door.
Save Energy & Money at Home!
Discover tools and information to help you save energy and money at home.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Savers provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road. By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money. We bring you the latest information on energy-saving, efficient technologies. We even give tips for using clean, renewable energy to power your home.
We help you beat the high cost of fuel, with driving and car maintenance tips to save you money on the road.
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Tips to reduce energy waste!
Prevent loss of cool air in the summer and warm in the winter
Add caulking or sealant to existing windows to reduce the infiltration of cold air in the winner and warm air in the summer.
Close drapes or blinds and lock windows to ensure a tight seal.
Weather-strip the perimeter of exterior doors.
Install insulation in your attic, walls (where assessable) and floors.
Install dampers in chimneys and close the damper on fireplaces (when not in use) or add glass doors.
Help your home run more efficiently and conserve energy
Replace filters in heating and cooling systems on a monthly basis.
Check the direction of ceiling fans: in the summer, set fans to move air downward. In the winter, set fans to move air upward.
Remove furniture and carpeting from heater vents to ensure proper circulation.
Replace old appliances with new energy efficient models - look for the EnergyStar label.
Install Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs.
Adjust the thermostat to slightly lower temperatures in the winter and slightly higher temperatures in the summer when your family is sleeping or away from the home.
Reduce waste from water heating
Set water heater to 120 degrees (check the manufacturer's label for important information.)
Add insulation to water pipes.
Install low flow shower heads and faucet aerators.
Use conservation showerheads to eliminate hot water waste.
Start with a Home Energy Audit!
A home energy audit is often the first step in making your home more efficient. An audit can help you assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate what measures you can take to improve efficiency. But remember, audits alone don't save energy. You need to implement the recommended improvements. ENERGY STAR provides extensive information about home improvement projects to enhance energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and increase comfort.
You can perform a simple energy audit yourself, or have a professional energy auditor perform a more thorough audit.
Do-It-Yourself Audits
If you have five minutes and your last 12 months of utility bills, use the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick to compare your home's energy efficiency to similar homes across the country and get recommendations for energy-saving home improvements from ENERGY STAR. You will also need to enter some basic information about your home (such as zip code, age, square footage, and number of occupants). If you don't have your bills, contact your utility for a 12-month summary.
Hire a Professional Home Energy Auditor
If you are interested in getting specific recommendations for improving the efficiency of your home, consider contacting a professional Home Energy Auditor. A professional auditor can use a variety of techniques and equipment to determine the energy efficiency of your home. Thorough audits often use equipment such as blower doors, which measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope, and infrared cameras, which reveal hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation.
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Home Energy Audit
Infrared cameras detect, spot and measure temperature differences over entire surfaces, which develop in virtually all electrical, mechanical and building applications.
So basically a infrared camera can be used to detect any energy gain or loss in a home without changing the current setup. The information obtained will be used to make changes in the system to help lower your monthly energy bill.
Hand held does the trick
Easy to read screen
Protect your largest investment!
Visualize the energy loss!
Many leaks are at the entrance
As seen on TV News ...
See how a thermal infrared imaging camera with FLIR technology is used for an energy assessment or home inspection audit.
As seen on TV News...
Chris Sajnog, owner of Home Energy Audit Technicians in San Diego talks about the importance of getting an infrared inspection to lower your utility bills.
Things you can do around the home to save $$$
Cover your Water Heater
Purchase a roll of R-4.5 and do it yourself!
This application is a great option to reduce the energy consumption of your home's water heater. Not only is Reflectix® quick and easy to install, it will pay for itself in as quickly as 9 months.
A great and easy place to start.
Done in minutes!
Lightweight and removable
Windows Covered
A Poor man’s Windows Upgrade This aluminum foil looking product is an excellent, energy-efficient choice for upgrading your windows without the big cost of replacing and installing new ones. This product is applied to the inside to better insulate your home.When installed, a reduction of up to 10% in the home’s air conditioning usage can quickly result. This product is clean, lightweight and easy to install.
A must for homes 20 years or older!
Also, for a rented home as you can remove and take with you when you move.
Save on your electric bill!
Stapled into place.
Attic Covered
Radiant Barrier makes good sense
Reflectix® products are an excellent, energy-efficient choice for upgrading your attic system. When installed properly, a reduction of up to 10% in the home’s air conditioning usage can result. The products are clean, lightweight and easy to install. Additionally, attic-mounted HVAC ducts benefit from the reduction of attic surface temperatures.
