The cold and oftentimes severe New York State winters has led to weatherization becoming perhaps the state’s highest energy conservation priority.
Earlier this year, the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal announced that its federally funded Weatherization program will dramatically exceed its goals by making the homes of more than 15,000 low-income New Yorkers safer and more energy efficient.
We conduct thorough up-front energy audits that provide extensive detail about a structure’s energy conservation strengths and opportunities. You Save Green provides all customers with a complete analysis that will show you cost effective ways to reduce your energy bills.
Compact florescent bulbs (CFLs), described as “swirley” bulbs that “look like soft-serve ice cream cones,” substantially cut back on the wastefulness of conventional incandescent bulb, which turn only about 5% to 10% of its consumed energy into light, the rest being expended as heat. CFLs use only about one-fourth as much energy and last many times longer (usually around 10,000 hours). It is estimated that a CFL pays for its higher price after about 500 hours of use.
Sealing and insulating the "envelope" or "shell" of your home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. ENERGY STAR estimates that a knowledgeable homeowner or skilled contractor can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% on their total annual energy bill) by sealing and insulating.
