Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits

Reduce your utility bill and your carbon footprintThis hands-on guide shows you how to access your home's energy efficiency, and offers 140 energy- and money-saving solutions you can use right away. Inside, you'll find simple, no- and low-cost measures to identify problems and increase your home's livability and efficiency--as well as your expendable income--each and every year.Whether you're moving into a brand new home, buying an existing property, or improving your current residence, you'll find the practical tips and step-by-step projects inside Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits will dramatically reduce your energy usage and boost your savings in no time.Discover how to: Implement immediate no- and low-cost improvements for lighting, heating, electricity, insulation, water use, and moreIdentify and modify the most costly appliances in your homeReduce carbon emissionsDevelop a personal energy planDetermine how and when to contract your green renovationUnderstand ratings, standards, and conversionsFund your green home improvement projects and take advantage of grants, rebates, and tax incentives