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 An area of sustainability that can help save our natural resources along with saving households and businesses monetary resources is through energy efficiencies. Below are some different programs or websites that can help you save!
Programs
JoCo Smart Homes
This program assists low income families with weatherizing their homes for energy efficiency. Qualifications and more information are available at the County’s website.
Efficiency Kansas
Efficiency Kansas is the State of Kansas’s loan program for energy efficiency upgrades for home owners and small businesses using residential sized heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units (HVACs). Loans can come through the utility provider or approved lenders and be paid back through the energy savings. To see the requirements and options for acquiring the loans visit the State’s website.
These local utility providers post information regarding energy efficiency tips, energy cost savings, and efficiency calculators:
Consumer Information
Energy Star
Check out the different ways to save energy and money through energy star programs and products.
Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) has put out a book that contains helpful tips for reducing energy consumption. The DOE website also provides other helpful information.
Here are just few fast facts when thinking about energy efficiency:
- According to Energy Star, 20% of an annual household's energy bill is spent on lighting.
- According to the DOE, you can reduce 50% to 75% of your energy use for lighting by installing energy efficient lighting technologies.
- According to the DOE, 90% of energy used in washing clothes comes from heating the water. To reduce energy consumption, use less water and cooler water.
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