It’s that time of year again, Winter is nearly here and one question is on every homeowners mind, “am I ready?”

Well, this month is Energy Awareness Month and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recommends making energy-efficient upgrades as a way to prepare for the season. This is great advice!

Many remodeling companies are offering what they call, “Weatherization plans” – that is programs to remodel your home and leave it more energy efficient than before! The cost is often also at least in part paid for by the state or federal government.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), on average, weatherization reduces heating bills by 32 percent and overall energy bills by about $350 per year at current prices. The DOE estimates that 56 percent of the energy use in a typical U.S. home comes from heating and cooling, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. This is where energy audits come in – read more here on Energy Audits in Ann Arbor. – an audit can identify problem areas in a home so those areas can be attended to first.

With energy prices rising consumers and homeowners have become more aware and want to become more energy efficient.

With winter around the corner attending to those small ‘odd jobs’ around the house – new door seals and a heating system which has been properly serviced can help save a lot of money.

For those who are looking at purchasing a home, a weatherization program would be a great project for a new homeowner to undertake before the winter season properly sets in.

Remember if you wish to purchase a home and if your are a first time homebuyer there is still time to be eligble for the tax credit!

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