Teaching Old Homes New Energy Saving Tricks in Houston

Teaching Old Homes New Energy Saving Tricks in Houston

When you think of “green homes,” you may think of new construction, but the recent energy savings makeover of a Sugar Land home just goes to show you that even an old homes can go green.  The home and owned by a family who once struggled to pay utility bills, has been certified Silver to the National Green Building Standard by the National Association of Green Home Builders.  Which is the second highest available and only the second home ever awarded it.

What They Did to Go Green in Houston

By implementing these upgrades they managed to lower the Jones’ energy bills by more than 50%:  replaced AC and heating system; renovated the attic; installed a radiant barrier, new insulation and a special attic door cover; installed a tankless water heater; and replaced 1970s windows with energy efficiency windows. The Jones family’s August 2008 electric bill was $749.70.  In August 2009, after completing the Energy Savings Makeover, the electric bill was $333.71.  That’s a reduction of 55.5%! The actual kilowatt hours used was 4903 in August 2008.  It was 3018 in August 2009.  A reduction of 38.4%.

How Houston Water Heater can Help You

This is solid data that proves upgrading your home to green appliances saves you money. Call us today and we can go even further by installing a tankless water heater or even a solar powered water heater. This coupled with the tax credits you earn by having it installed can really add up! Dont delay because every day you dilly dally is money down your drain. While we cant do it alone upgrading your water heater is a big step in lowering energy cost. which saves teh planet and your wallet.