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Interesting Facts About Energy Efficiency 

Energy Efficiency is a huge way you can save money off your energy costs. But what if you have inefficient windows, siding and doors? What happens to all that energy then? In today’s article we’re going to cover interesting facts related to energy efficiency. Hopefully by the end of the article you’ll have a ton more information about energy efficiency. 

Facts

  1. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use. If you are selecting new windows to replace existing windows, it’s important to choose the most efficient windows you can like the ones we sell at Conservation Construction of Dallas. 
  2. The biggest area for heat loss in most homes are drafts within the walls, windows and doors.
  3. Homes and commercial buildings consume 40% of the energy used in the United States.
  4. Energy-efficient windows can save the average homeowner up to $580 per year. 
  5. While design costs, options, and styles vary, most energy-efficient homes have some basic elements in common; energy-efficient doors, windows, and siding. 
  6. Siding affects the energy efficiency of a home. One of the things you can do to effectively make your home energy efficient and to solve the problem of escalating energy costs is to insulate it with vinyl siding. 
  7. According to some experts, installing new siding could save you upwards of up to 20 percent on your annual energy bills.
  8. Front Doors and Patio Doors may seem like a small part of your home but they are responsible for up to 40% of your home’s overall heat loss. By switching to new energy efficient doors alone you could save up to 40% off your total energy loss. 
  9. By switching out old windows, siding or doors with new energy efficient products you’ll not only save money on your energy costs, but you’ll also get better overall comfort and stable temperatures in your home all year long. 
  10. You can get your free quote for new energy efficient windows, siding, or doors today by visiting our website. 

Final Thoughts

Feel more comfortable in your own home by switching out your drafty window, siding, and doors with energy efficient replacements. Remember that you can save up to 40% off your total energy loss by switching to energy efficient products like the ones we sell at Conservation Construction of Dallas. Get your free quote today for new energy efficient products by visiting our website here. Thank you for reading today’s article. Please comment below with what your favorite fact from the article was.